Public Works Outreach & Events

Document Destruction Event- Sept. 19

A drive-up Document Destruction Event is held in both the spring and fall exclusively for Schaumburg residents.

The next event will take place on September 19, 2026. 

Saturday, Sept. 19 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Al Larson Cultural Center parking lot
201 Schaumburg Ct.
(Enter Prairie Center Drive from Schaumburg Rd)

Residents (ID required) can bring up to two bankers boxes of documents for shredding. This is a drive-up event. Please enter from Prairie Center Dr.

• Accepted: Paper clips, staples, and envelopes with windows
• Not accepted: CDs, plastic bags, spiral notebooks, and 3-ring binders
• Two-box limit per resident. ID required. 

Sponsored by Docu-Shred

Annual Electronic Waste - Sept. 21 - 25

September 21, 2026 to September 25, 2026

LRS will provide Village of Schaumburg residents with a free, weeklong curbside electronic waste (e-waste) collection from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2026.

Advance registration is required. Advance registration is required. Registration will be open Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Residents must sign up through the LRS portal during this period. The registration page will close after September 16.

REGISTER HERE or contact LRS at 844-NEED-LRS for your address to be included.

LRS E-waste Collection Instructions:

• Residents who have registered should place their accepted e-waste items near the street by 7 a.m. on Monday, September 21.

• Items may be placed loose at the curb or in cardboard boxes clearly labeled “EWASTE.” Please do not place items in plastic bags.

• Registered items will be collected sometime between Monday, September 21 and Friday, September 25, regardless of your regular garbage collection day. Please leave your items at the curb until they have been collected.

Eligibility and Item Limits

• Collection is free and available only to LRS Village of Schaumburg curbside residential customers who register in advance.
• There is a limit of seven (7) e-waste items per household.
• The seven-item limit may include only one (1) TV or one (1) computer monitor.
• Tube TVs may not exceed 40 inches or 100 pounds.
• Flat-screen TVs may not exceed 60 inches or 100 pounds.
• Collection is for household electronic waste only. Electronics from businesses or commercial properties will not be accepted.
• Appliances are not considered electronic waste and require a separate special curbside pickup.
• Only items included on the LRS accepted e-waste list will be collected. Items that are not accepted will be left at the curb.

ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE:

Telecommunication Equipment, Cell Phones, Cell Phone Batteries, Cell Phone Chargers, Cable Receivers, Digital Converter Boxes, Satellite Receivers, Small Scale Servers, Switches, Circuit Boards, Amplifiers, Hard Drives, Power Supplies, UPS Batteries, PCs, Keyboards, Mice, Servers, LCD Monitors, CRT Monitors, Floppy Drives, CD Rom Drives, Laptops, Computer Cables, AC Adapters, Internal Power Supplies, Plastic Electronics, Aluminum Electronics, Steel Electronics, Yokes, Fans, Electric Motors, Hard Drive Boards, Memory, Modem/Routers, Transformers, Stereo Equipment, Portable Music Players, Hand Held Radios, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCRs, Cordless Phones Ballasts, Printers, Faxes, Copy Machines, Scanners, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries, Steel Encased / Industrial Batteries, Li-Ion Batteries, Ni-Cad Batteries, Nickel Metal, Hydride Batteries, CPUs, CRT TV’s LCD / Plasma TV’s

Missed the Registration Deadline?

Residents who do not register by September 16 can dispose of eligible electronic waste at the Village's e-waste drop-off event on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Additional information is available on this page.

Recycling Event - Oct. 3

The Village of Schaumburg invites residents to participate in its Community Recycling Events, providing an opportunity to safely dispose of various recyclable materials, including electronics, paint and document destruction.

Next Drive-up Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: The Fall Recycling Event will now be held in the south parking lot of Wintrust Field, not the west parking lot as previously announced. 

Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Wintrust Field SOUTH Lot, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd.

2026 Fall Recycling Event

Electronics & Small Appliances – No Cost

PCs, Laptops, Printers, Copper, Metal, Small Appliances, Stereo Equipment, Electronic Games, Cell Phones and more.

Televisions & Monitors – Fees Apply-Credit Card Only

• All TV's or Monitor's are $20

Includes tube, LCD, LED, plasma, and projection.

Paint Recycling – Fees Apply

Please do not mix containers.

Sponsored by Earthpaint.org

Document Destruction – No Cost

• Paper clips, staples, and envelopes with windows – Accepted
• CDs, plastic bags, spiral notebooks, and 3-ring binders – Not accepted
• Two-box limit per resident

Sponsored by Docu-Shred

Items Not Accepted

The Spring Recycling Event does not accept hazardous waste, or large appliances. Residents with hazardous waste can use the Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 156 Fort Hill Dr., Naperville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call Naperville’s facility at (630) 420-6095.

Public Works Open House 2027 TBD

Date: Stay tuned for 2027 event
Time: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Location: Engineering and Public Works facility, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd.

Ever wondered what it takes to keep the village running? This is your chance to go behind the scenes and discover the skills, tools, and equipment that keep our infrastructure in top shape.

What to Expect:

• Touch-a-Truck – Get up close with real working vehicles.
• Live Demonstrations – Watch the experts in action.
• Equipment Displays – Explore the tools that keep the village running.
• Informational Booths – Learn more about public works operations.
• Free Giveaways and Snacks – Fun extras for the whole family.

The event is free and open to all ages.

Recognizing the urgent needs of animals at local rescue organizations, the village is proud to collect items and monetary donations at the Public Works Open House to benefit the Almost Home Foundation and Chicagoland Dog Rescue. The public may bring new, unopened items for donation at the event, such as:

• Leashes and collars (all sizes)
• Large pee pads
• Unopened Purina One Plus Wet Puppy Food (Classic Ground Healthy Puppy Lamb – canned and dry)
• Kong Goodie Bones
• Catnip toys and feather cat toys
• Blankets, sheets, pillows and large comforters
• Pet gates
• Gift cards to Petco, PetSmart, or Chewy

Items can also be ordered through the Amazon wish list to be delivered to the Engineering and Public Works facility. Early donation drop-offs are welcome at the Public Works facility, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd. 

Drawing Contest 2027

Schaumburg Engineering and Public Works Department Hosts Drawing Contest for Local Students

“What Public Works Means to You”

Check back in spring 2027 for details.

Students in kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to grab their crayons, markers or paints and show us what public works means to them. From clean water, tree-lined streets, and landscaping to construction projects, snowplows, and storm sewers, public works helps keep our community running smoothly every day. The contest is a fun way to think about the behind-the-scenes work that makes our neighborhoods a great place to live.   Winners will be chosen in two grade divisions: K-3 and 4-6. Each winner will take home a personalized street sign to celebrate their artistic talents! 

Drawing Contest 2026 Winners

2026 Engineering and Public Works Drawing Contest Winners

Grade K-3: Patricia, Kindergarten at St. Hubert Catholic School

 Grade 4-6: Joaquin, 4th Grade at Dooley Elementary School