The Village of Lombard's annual Recycling Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Avenue.

The following materials will be accepted for recycling: electronics, old metal keys, scrap metal (bent hangers, old metal pots, swing sets, lawn furniture, gutters, washers and dryers, stoves, hot water heaters and dish washers), books of all types, damaged American flags, eye glasses, hearing aids and cellular phones, which will be reprogrammed for victims of domestic violence. Again this year, everyone will be encouraged to "rescue" books. New this year will be a gas can exchange at which people can exchange old empty cans for a new ventless type.

The following materials will not be accepted: any and all wood, furniture, household hazardous waste, drywall, plaster, particle board, propane or pressurized tanks, Freon appliances (refrigerators, dehumidifiers), engine parts (or any items with gas or oil), tires or any type of batteries. Wood will not be accepted due to past contamination of the majority of boards with oil stain, paint or nails/screws.