Due in part to Illinois’ electronics landfill ban that started January 1st, Kane County has been approaching a major green milestone. Nearly 43% of all waste the county produced in 2011 was either recycled, mulched, or composted. Now that electronics waste must by law be recycled, the county is expecting an even higher percentage. Continue reading here.

Since the Illinois State Government passed the electronics landfill ban, recycling has jumped in Kane County. The county is now hoping for more than 43% of its waste to be recycled. Photo from everythinggeneva.com