Annual Recycling Event August 24

The annual recycling and shredding event will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd. from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

The latest news (Recycling, events, programs)
 

Sustainability Planning (Programs and projects)

The Village completed its updated Sustainability Plan in 2019! This document is intended to help guide the Village's decision-making and budgeting processes over the next few years. Visit our Sustainability Planning page for more details and to see the Plan!

Green Business Recognition Program

Sustainability Commission (Activities)

Hoffman Estates participates in sustainable programs with the following organizations:

• Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
• U.S. EPA WaterSense
• U.S. EPA WasteWise
• Ride Illinois - League of Illinois Bicyclists
• Active Transportation Alliance
• Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
• Forest Preserves of Cook County
• Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
• Northwest Municipal Conference

Village Environmental Awards

• Illinois Sustainability Award, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) - 2018
• Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award Honorable Mention, ISTC- 2014
• Excellence in Energy Code Compliance Award, International Code Council - 2012
• Illinois Sierra Club's Cool Cities Achievements Award - 2012
• Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award, ISTC - 2011
• Platinum Level Community Status, Clean Air Counts - 2011
• Gold Level Community Status, Clean Air Counts - 2010
• Irwin A. Bock Award for Excellence in Public Administration - Environmental Stewardship, North West Municipal Conference - 2010