A new Illinois law requires that all household batteries be recycled, effective Jan. 1, according to a recent announcement. The regulation covers lithium-ion batteries found in devices such as laptops, power tools, cell phones, e-bikes, and drones, as well as common types like AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt batteries. Button or coin batteries used in items such as TV remote controls, wall clocks, watches, toys and flashlights are also included.
The change is intended to prevent residents from disposing of batteries in regular garbage or recycling bins. Instead, people are encouraged to use designated drop-off sites for battery disposal. The nearest locations include Public Works at 3860 Columbus Blvd. and Home Depot at 700 Broadview Village Sq.
Officials say the law aims to protect both people and property by reducing the risk of fires and explosions caused by lithium batteries. It also seeks to safeguard the environment by keeping hazardous materials out of landfills and decreasing the need for additional mining of natural resources.
The approved battery stewardship organization for Illinois is Call2Recycle. This group offers free recycling services for all loose household batteries. Residents can find more convenient drop-off locations using the site locator at https://www.call2recycle.org/illinois.
The Village of Riverside promotes cultural awareness through its historical commission and public library programs, according to the official website. The village also aims to deliver municipal services responsibly while maintaining its historical heritage and community atmosphere according to the official website. Riverside is known for its landscape design by Frederick Law Olmsted according to the official website, who was a pioneer in landscape architecture.
Services provided by Riverside include fire suppression, emergency medical care, law enforcement, parks programs and public library access according to the official website. As a suburban municipality focused on community management and historical preservation according to the official website, Riverside received recognition as a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its role in national history according to the official website.
