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Cook County and South Suburban College Break Ground for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Scheduled to Open in Fall 2025

Facility will serve as permanent drop-off location in the south suburbs

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Cook County Extends Public Input Period for Draft of Environmental Justice Policy

New deadline to submit feedback is February 28

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Cook County Invites Public to Provide Input on Draft of First Ever Environmental Justice Policy

First town hall scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, feedback can also be provided online

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Cook County Currently Accepting Applications for Sun and Save, a Residential Renewable Energy Subsidy Program

Cook County Sun and Save program covers 100% of costs associated with solar installation 

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Environmental

Cook County Launches Municipal Recycling Grant Program Providing $1 Million to the Villages of Posen, Phoenix and Dixmoor

Grant program to support Cook County’s goal to divert 45% of suburban waste
from regional landfills

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