Reuse-O-Rama, Hainesville

Join us in Hainesville on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a Reuse-O-Rama with confidential document shredding! This event will take place at Hainesville Village Hall (100 Hainesville Road, Hainesville, IL 60030). Collected items will be reused, recycled, and donated. This is a free event for household items only. Only items listed below will be accepted. The Village of Hainesville collects clothing, textiles, and shoes (shoes inside) year-round. For a comprehensive list of accepted and not accepted clothing and textiles, visit SWALCO's Clothing and Textile Accepted Materials page. This event is in partnership with SWALCO, the Village of Hainesville, Representative Laura Faver Dias, and Senator Mary Edly-Allen.
The following items will be accepted at this event:
- Confidential documents for shredding. Maximum of 6 banker boxes per vehicle or until truck is full). No shredding for businesses. Household personal/confidential documents only (taxes, bank/credit card statements, etc). Recycle mail, envelopes, coupons, magazines, and other paper in your home curbside recycling bin. Over 99% of paper from home is recyclable curbside.
- Shoes: all types of footwear. Tie pairs together with laces; if no laces, a rubber band or zip-tie. No Rollerblades or ice skates.
- Stuffed/plush animals, dolls, and toys. No other toys. Only all plush/stuffies.
- Clothing: New, gently used, or worn (all sizes, fabrics, types). Donations of new/gently used items are tax-deductible and will be reused. Includes costumes and pet clothing. Clean/Bagged.
- Accessories: Belts, Scarves, Hats, Gloves, Purses, Duffle Bags, and Backpacks
- Bed and Table Linens, and Towels (including sheets, comforters, quilts, blankets, tablecloths, etc.) No pillow, cushions, or rugs.
- Keys and U.S. Flags (for retirement)
- Fire Extinguishers and Automotive Batteries. No other batteries.
- CO and Smoke Detectors, Automotive Batteries
- New and gently used pet leashes and collars
- Books for Reuse: No Wet, Damaged. Moldy or Odorous Books. NO Phone Books, Magazines, “FREE” Government books, Newspapers, Time Life Books, Coloring Books, and Encyclopedias.
- Donations for Food Pantry—only these items: Peanut Butter, Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta, Canned Soups and Stews, and Rice
- Musical Instruments: Donated to children’s musical program—No keyboards or drums.