The village of Algonquin and Waste Management are holding the first annual "Fall Cleanup and Recycling Drop-Off Event" today.

Algonquin residents with a valid ID can bring their unwanted household items to Presidential Park, 700 Highland Ave., today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Items to be discarded include:

• toys
• clothes
• couches
• beds
• dressers
• mattresses
• grills
• patio furniture
• electronics
• large cardboard boxes
• alkaline batteries
• cell phones
• clean metals
• wood

Items not accepted include:

• auto parts
• landscape waste
• white goods
• liquids/chemicals
• construction materials such as broken concrete and brick

Residents are required to unload their own vehicles into the appropriate dump area. Village staff will not be available to assist in lifting and carrying the drop-off items.

Additionally, truck from Purple Heart will be there to collect clothing and other various household items in good condition.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free opportunity to recycle electronics. Beginning Jan. 1 state law will prohibit disposal of computers, monitors, printers and televisions in landfills.

For more information, contact Village Hall at 847-658-2700 or www.algonquin.org/ECO.