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Posted on: August 8, 2023

Progress Report: Skokie Sustainability Plan

Public Works staff using electric leaf blower

Village staff throughout the organization are working together to implement the strategies of the updated Skokie Environmental Sustainability Plan, which aims to reduce communitywide Greenhouse Gas emissions by 35 percent from 2020 levels by 2030, and ach...

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Posted on: August 22, 2023

Rebate Available for Approved Compost Bins

Hand adding compost to backyard container

Looking to reduce organic waste sent to the landfill and build richer soil in your backyard? Composting is a win-win!

In addition to the Village’s free food scrap drop-off sites and new customer discount for curbside composting through Collective Resources...

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Posted on: August 8, 2023

Composting Up, Landfill Waste Down

Skokie refuse crew member emptying a cart

Skokie makes progress towards Environmental Sustainability Plan waste reduction goals

Skokie community members have collectively diverted 86 tons (172,000 pounds) of methane-producing food scraps from the landfill so far in 2023, making important progress ...

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