Elgin Sustainability Commission

11/16/2025

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

Ready to ditch gas and go electric? Elgin residents can earn rebates on qualifying lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and more.

Visit elginil.gov/zeroemission to learn more & apply!

10/16/2025

Don’t trash ‘em, smash ‘em! 🎃 Join us on Saturday, November 8th for the Pumpkin Smash and help keep organic waste out of the landfill.

For more details visit: elginil.gov/pumpkinsmash

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
University of Illinois Extension
Elgin High School

10/15/2025

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Take our quick survey and share whether you’d support or oppose the draft ordinance: engage.elginil.gov/single-use-bags

Here’s what’s being considered:
🚫 Ban on single-use plastic checkout bags at large retail stores (over 5,000 sq. ft.)
💲 10 cent fee per paper bag
♻️ Paper bags must contain at least 40% recycled content

Your feedback will help guide the city’s next steps - share your thoughts today!

10/03/2025

💧 Free Smart Sprinkler Systems Available!

Kane county is offering free smart irrigation systems to select high water users in exchange for participating in a conservation study. This program supports Kane County’s goal of reducing water use by 12.2 million gallons per day to protect our groundwater supply.

📍 Must be a Kane County resident with high monthly water use
📊 Must be willing to share water usage data for the study

Interested? Contact Sarra Hinshaw at 630-208-8665 or [email protected]

09/19/2025

Did you know you can get a free home energy assessment plus free energy-saving products?

, , and are teaming up with to offer in-home and virtual assessments.

An energy advisor can:
✨ Swap out old bulbs for LEDs
✨ Insulate up to 6 ft of hot water pipe
✨ Upgrade showerheads & faucet aerators
✨ Install a discounted smart thermostat (with free installation!)

To schedule your free assessment, go to eesavings.com/?refsource=MMC or call 312-201-4507

09/11/2025

🍂 Fall is right around the corner — need a new leaf blower? Go electric and get rewarded with Elgin’s Zero-Emissions Yard Equipment Rebate! Visit elginil.gov/zeroemission to learn more & apply!

08/29/2025

Tomorrow!!

Exciting news for Hawthorne Hill Nature Center and our community—cleaner water & healthier wildlife—coming soon!
🌿💧Come watch as we install four floating eco-islands that will naturally filter pollutants, reduce algae, and create vital habitat for local wildlife — funded in part by a Kane County Community Grant through the Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund.

Sat, Aug 30 • 9:30 AM • Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
Let’s make our ponds healthier together!

08/12/2025

🌿 Ready to make your yard work a little greener? 💸Upgrade to electric and get rewarded — 40 rebates are available this year for Elgin residents. Visit elginil.gov/zeroemission to learn more & apply!