Seeing is believing when it comes to SCARCE! 

Go on a tour, learn about our education programs, community initiatives and check out our  eco-friendly Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Refreshments provided.

It was a soggy Saturday but Pumpkin Smash locations across the state stood their ground and diverted 71.7 tons of pumpkins from landfills . Check out some snapshots and see how our efforts added up for a healthier planet.

This month we highlight the efforts of some smashing folks and  a student at York that expands waste reduction opportunities at school.

For the 2nd  year DuPage County's  Cool DuPage program  is engaging students during the holiday season with Cool Yule - a fun opportunity to make recycled or reused ornaments to showcase at the County Complex.  St. John's Lutheran School in Lombard  volunteered to be the 2017 Cool Yule partner and assisted in decorating the DuPage County holiday tree with ornaments.  District 93  ornaments were reused to continue the Cool Yule tradition. A big shout out to both partners, you can check out their creativity by following  Cool DuPage on Facebook  or Twitter, @cooldupage.  

If interested in being a partner next year contact the DuPage County Environmental Division at [email protected].

Attention High school teachers: get your students involved in this fantastic STEAM opportunity! Students design and construct sustainable building models, then showcase them to professionals in a bid for prizes.

Registration opens in early 2018 - start planning now!

Submerge yourself in the dynamic world of water! Site visits will feature experts-on-the-job and be followed by training in hands-on educational tools by SCARCE staff. Limited to teachers in DuPage County schools.

Mark your calendar! Registration opens December 11th.

Join us for a look at green buildings and energy conservation. We'll tour local green facilities and demo energy teaching tools. Limited to teachers from DuPage County schools.

Mark you calendar! Registration opens December 11th.

'Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs. As you deck the halls, set aside your broken/unwanted strands for drop-off at a location near you.

Waste Management is permanently closing the DuPage Recycling Center (550 N. Center Ave). The public drop-off will be closed starting December 8th.

Does your K-12 or college/university have a high quality green cleaning program? Apply for the nation's only award that honors and recognizes your efforts.

Do you - or someone you know - deserve recognition for their innovative environmental project or teaching methods? Learn more and apply. 

Support SCARCE every time you shop on Amazon by choosing SCARCE as your AmazonSmile charity. You shop, Amazon gives.

SCARCE is looking for a new team member with a strong focus on customer service and the ability to lift 50lbs on a regular basis. Sound like someone you know?

Now through December 15th bring your empty & clean 12-oz POM bottles to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn at 525 S. Park Blvd. Donations should only be dropped off during daily hours 9am-5pm.

Holidays are coming up! We will be open regular hours except for the following dates:

• We will be CLOSED...
• Monday Dec 11th
• Friday, Dec 23rd-Monday Dec 26th
• Monday, Jan 1st

	A volunteer from St. Margaret Mary shows off his handiwork.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

• SCARCE Book Rescue Sat
• Lisle & Wheaton Electronics Recycling, Saturdays (Age 14+)

School-Year Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-4:30pm

2nd & 4th Saturdays: 9am-12pm

Upcoming Special Dates:

Open..... Sat Dec 9 9am-12pm 

  .....winter break! except dates below

CLOSED..... Mon, Dec 11th

..... Fri Dec 23-Tue Dec 26

..... Mon, Jan 1st

Bring your teacher or non-profit ID!

*No children under 14 allowed