On a crisp and sunny April morning, members of the Rotary Club of Wheaton joined community partners and fellow volunteers at the 2025 Recycling Extravaganza, hosted by the City of Wheaton and SCARCE. This annual event, held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, brings together residents and organizations dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability through proper recycling and resource rescue.

 

Rotarians were proud to work side by side with volunteers from the Lions Club and Milton Township, helping direct traffic, unload vehicles, and ensure a smooth experience for all participants. From electronics and household items to textiles, eyeglasses, paint, and more — thousands of pounds of materials were responsibly collected and diverted from landfills.

“Events like this are a powerful reminder of how Rotary lives out our commitment to service,” said a Wheaton Rotarian. “It’s not just about what we do — it’s who we do it with. The community partnerships on display here are exactly what service above self looks like.”

 

We’re grateful to SCARCE for their leadership in environmental education and to the City of Wheaton for their continued commitment to sustainability. For more information on year-round recycling efforts, environmental programs, and ways to get involved, visit www.scarce.org.

 

Want to be part of service projects like this? Join us at an upcoming meeting or event — we’d love to welcome you!