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SWALCO Media Contact: Walter Willis (WWillis@swalco.org)
 GURNEE (March 3, 2025) – SWALCO is introducing the new Recycle Coach education app, bringing hyper-local waste and recycling information directly to Lake County residents. The new mobile and smartphone app, available at no cost to units of local government via a partnership with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Recycle Coach, advises residents on waste and recycling schedules and proper waste management to decrease contamination at material recovery facilities and increase the diversion of materials from landfills.
Lake County residents can access the Recycle Coach tool at swalco.org, and input an address to receive customized waste and recycling information specific to where they live. Several municipalities will have viewable collection, program, and event calendars and receive updates on service changes—these features will become available as municipalities upload this information to the app. All Lake County residents will have access to a comprehensive database on what is and isn’t recyclable, including local disposal information for common and uncommon items, as well as educational content, including useful recycling tips and weekly recycling quizzes.
Visit swalco.org to learn more about SWALCO’s reuse and recycling programs, including the newly launched Recycle Coach Web App.
Download the Recycle Coach app for free at the Apple App Store or Google Play.
To learn more about the IEPA and Recycle Coach partnership, click here.
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About SWALCO
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Ill. (SWALCO) is a municipal joint action agency responsible for developing and implementing a regional solid waste management plan for its 43 municipal members, including the County of Lake and Naval Station Great Lakes. Formed in 1991, SWALCO represents approximately 85 percent of the county’s population. Its mission is to implement a regional solid waste management plan; facilitate an efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound waste disposal system; advise and assist its members regarding solid waste management issues; educate the public regarding implications of solid waste management options; and identify, evaluate and disseminate information regarding techniques to reduce, reuse and recycle the amount of solid waste generated. For more information, visit swalco.org.
About Recycle Coach
Recycle Coach is a technology company with deep roots in public and private waste management services. The company develops a comprehensive digital solution that optimizes collection, waste, and recycling programs. It connects residents with local disposal information on desktop, mobile, or through digital assistants.
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