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The Illinois Recycling Foundation promotes the expansion of recycling, waste reduction,

In September of 2020 the Illinois Recycling Association officially split into the Illinois Recycling Foundation and Illinois Recycling Association in order to better serve our members and mission.

09/02/2026

Illinois — if you can get to St. Louis, you should be in this room.

Circularity Forum 2026 Monday, September 28 America’s Center St. Louis · $275

IRF is a proud co-host of NRC’s Circularity Forum. We’re inviting Illinois circularity leaders to show up for a full day of practical solutions — conversation, breakouts, and ideas you can use Monday morning.

Register: https://www.nrcrecycles.org/circularity-forum.html

08/29/2026

Illinois — if you can get to St. Louis, you should be in this room.

Circularity Forum 2026
Monday, September 28 · America’s Center · St. Louis

The Illinois Recycling Foundation is a proud co-sponsor of the National Recycling Coalition’s Circularity Forum — and we’re encouraging our Illinois circularity community to show up.

This is not another day of slides. It’s regional action meeting national leadership: practical circularity, local government tools, EPR, and the partnerships that move systems — immediately before RCon® Powered by SWANA.

Municipal and county leaders. Recycling and solid waste professionals. Brands. Educators. Partners driving in from across Illinois and the Midwest who leave with something they can use Monday morning.

Come early. Be there for the full day. Don’t wait for a perfect calendar.

$275 · Full program, lunch, breakouts, and eligibility for the Forum registrant RCon discount.

If St. Louis is in driving distance for you, this is your sign.
Register now:
https://www.nrcrecycles.org/circularity-forum.html

08/21/2026

The 2026 Illinois Circularity Conference brought together leaders from across Illinois and beyond to talk about what comes next for recycling, reuse, organics, batteries, EPR, markets, infrastructure and the broader circular economy.

Our new conference report captures the major conversations, key takeaways, photos and people who made ICC 2026 such a strong event.

If you were there, relive it. If you missed it, this is the best place to catch up.

♻️ Read the full ICC 2026 Conference Report:
https://illinoisrecycles.org/blog/icc2026

Thank you again to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, volunteers and attendees for helping move circularity forward in Illinois.

08/20/2026

♻️ What a fantastic Day 1 at the 2026 Illinois Circularity Conference!

From engaging sessions and meaningful conversations to new connections and creative approaches to recycling and circularity, Day 1 brought our community together to learn, share, and move ideas forward.

A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees for bringing your energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to Tinley Park. 💚

And we’re not done yet — Day 2 is underway! We’re looking forward to another day of learning, collaboration, and conversations that help build a more circular Illinois.

📍 Tinley Park, Illinois
📅 August 19–20, 2026

08/17/2026

♻️ IT’S CONFERENCE WEEK! 🌿

The 2026 Illinois Circularity Conference is happening August 19–20 in Tinley Park, Illinois!

We’re excited to welcome sustainability professionals, recycling leaders, industry partners, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors from across Illinois and beyond for two days of learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations.

💡 CONNECT. LEARN. LEAD.
Together, we’re creating a more circular future.

A special thank you to our Title Sponsor, The Battery Network, for supporting ICC 2026.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 Tinley Park, Illinois

See you this week! 💚♻️

08/14/2026

The 2026 Illinois Circularity Conference is almost here!

Join us August 19–20 in Tinley Park, Illinois, as leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together to Connect. Collaborate. Circulate.

🎤 This year’s conference features keynote speakers Anne Vogel, Regional Administrator for U.S. EPA Region 5, and James Jennings, Director of the Illinois EPA, sharing important perspectives on sustainable materials management, environmental policy, and Illinois’ circular future.

Two days. Meaningful conversations. New connections. Ideas that move circularity forward.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 Tinley Park, Illinois
🌐 illinoiscircularityconference.org

07/31/2026

Session Spotlight | Education & Diversion

How can thrift stores become powerful partners in landfill diversion?

Join Nathan Montgomery, Executive Director of Salt & Light, as he shares how specialty recycling, reuse initiatives, and community partnerships are helping recover valuable materials, reduce waste, and create lasting environmental impact.

📅 August 20, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Salon A

Don't miss this insightful session at the Illinois Circularity Conference 2026!
🔗 Register today: illinoiscircularityconference.org

07/29/2026

Session Spotlight: Producer Responsibility Comes to Illinois

As Illinois advances Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), understanding what's ahead has never been more important.

Join Jason Linnell, Executive Director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling, as he shares insights on the future of batteries, electronics, packaging, and sustainable materials management. Learn how policy changes are shaping the recycling industry and what organizations can do to prepare.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
🕓 Session: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Salon B
📍 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois

🎟️ Register today: https://illinoisrecycles.org/Events #!event/register/2026/8/19/illinois-circularity-conference-presented-by-the-battery-network

07/28/2026

Session Spotlight: Producer Responsibility Comes to Illinois: Batteries, Electronics, Packaging, and What Comes Next

Producer Responsibility is transforming how Illinois manages materials. Join Christina Seibert of SWANA Illinois as she explores how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is shaping the future of batteries, electronics, packaging, and recycling across the state.

Learn what these evolving policies mean for local governments, recyclers, manufacturers, and communities—and how Illinois is preparing for the next generation of sustainable materials management.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
🕓 Session: 4:15–5:15 PM | Salon B

🎟️ Register today: https://illinoiscircularityconference.org

07/25/2026

What does the future of Producer Responsibility look like in Illinois?

Join James Jennings, Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, for an insightful discussion on how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is shaping the future of batteries, electronics, packaging, and materials management across Illinois.

This session will explore evolving state policies, implementation strategies, and what local governments, recyclers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders need to know as Illinois advances toward a more circular economy.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
📌 Session: Producer Responsibility Comes to Illinois: Batteries, Electronics, Packaging, and What Comes Next

🎟️ Register today:
https://illinoisrecycles.org/Events #!event/2026/8/19/illinois-circularity-conference-presented-by-the-battery-network

Join recycling professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability advocates from across the region for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

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PO BOX 411
Geneva, IL
60134

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Tuesday	8am - 1pm
Wednesday	8am - 1pm
Thursday	8am - 1pm

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https://illinoisrecycles.org/

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