Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful

06/10/2026

Machesney Park Recycle Center is closed today June 10th due to high heat Index!

06/07/2026

MEDICATION COLLECTION
Do you have old meds that you want to safely dispose of? Then come to the drop off on Saturday, June 20 at one of the locations listed from 9:00 am - noon.

NOTE: We can NOT accept sharps/needles, creams or lotions

We can accept: Prescriptions,, Narcotics, over the counter meds, pet meds, inhalers, and mercury thermometers

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
Loves Park City Hall
100 heart Blvd.
OR
South Beloit Fire Department
4299 Gardner St.

knib.org for more information

05/08/2026

KNIB PSA: To clarify some recent confusion, we no longer/do not take propane tanks, fire extinguishers, gas tanks, or helium tanks with or without holes drilled into them. These items can be extremely dangerous. Thank you...

05/07/2026

South Beloit Recycle Center is under construction and will remain closed until further notice!

05/07/2026

Check out the amazing work done by the Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Nu Pi Sigma Chapter "Rockford Sigma's" for the Great American Cleanup! We are so thankful to have such a concerned community. Thank you for your efforts!!!

04/23/2026

We will be partnering with State Representative Dave Vella and his team for our 1st Paint Drive this Saturday 4/25 from 9am -Noon at our Rockford Recycling Facility (4665 Hydraulic Road). A few things to keep in mind:

Residential recycling only. (No commercial drop-offs)

Original containers only (5 gallons or less)

Partial label required

No leaking or empty cans

Paint can lids must be sealed

Limit 10 per person

NO aerosol cans

04/20/2026

Earth Day Awards Banquet was great! Celebrating this Land is our Land and the 250th Anniversary of America. Getting to know KNIB and Keep America Beautiful.

03/27/2026

Due to construction/demolition, our South Beloit Recycling Facility will be closed until further notice.

01/19/2026

Save the date!

Earth Day Awards Banquet

April 16 2026 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Radisson Hotel & Conference Center

Register here:

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12/15/2025

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Email from Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful New items! We will be taking Paint on January 3, 2026 We will also be taking printer cartridges on January 3, 2026. Go to website for sites to drop off your