Illinois EPA
@ilepa.bsky.social
Safeguarding the environment, protecting Illinois’ future.
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🔗 https://epa.illinois.gov/
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🌎 Tomorrow is America Recycles Day! ♻️
Do your part by:
✅Reviewing your community’s recycling rules
✅ Choosing reusable items over single-use products
✅ Recycle more, waste less
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3MJIY7r
Do your part by:
✅Reviewing your community’s recycling rules
✅ Choosing reusable items over single-use products
✅ Recycle more, waste less
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3MJIY7r
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌎 Tomorrow is America Recycles Day! ♻️
Do your part by:
✅Reviewing your community’s recycling rules
✅ Choosing reusable items over single-use products
✅ Recycle more, waste less
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3MJIY7r
Do your part by:
✅Reviewing your community’s recycling rules
✅ Choosing reusable items over single-use products
✅ Recycle more, waste less
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3MJIY7r
Trees are starting to look bare, and leaves are piling up fast. 🍂 Swipe for tips to manage them this fall! 🌎
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Trees are starting to look bare, and leaves are piling up fast. 🍂 Swipe for tips to manage them this fall! 🌎
♻️ Missed the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collections?
You can still safely dispose of unwanted items at long-term collection sites across Illinois.
Find locations and more info here: bit.ly/HHWCollections
You can still safely dispose of unwanted items at long-term collection sites across Illinois.
Find locations and more info here: bit.ly/HHWCollections
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
♻️ Missed the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collections?
You can still safely dispose of unwanted items at long-term collection sites across Illinois.
Find locations and more info here: bit.ly/HHWCollections
You can still safely dispose of unwanted items at long-term collection sites across Illinois.
Find locations and more info here: bit.ly/HHWCollections
$20M Available for Public EV Charging Infrastructure! ⚡
Illinois EPA is announcing a CEJA Electric Vehicle Charging NOFO for new Level 3 and Level 2 EV charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois.
🔗 Learn more: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
Illinois EPA is announcing a CEJA Electric Vehicle Charging NOFO for new Level 3 and Level 2 EV charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois.
🔗 Learn more: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
$20M Available for Public EV Charging Infrastructure! ⚡
Illinois EPA is announcing a CEJA Electric Vehicle Charging NOFO for new Level 3 and Level 2 EV charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois.
🔗 Learn more: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
Illinois EPA is announcing a CEJA Electric Vehicle Charging NOFO for new Level 3 and Level 2 EV charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois.
🔗 Learn more: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
The @illinoisdceo.bsky.social is offering grants through the Regional Site Readiness Program. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, economic development orgs, and private landowners. Projects may include brownfields or abandoned factories.
🔗 bit.ly/43K4i58
🔗 bit.ly/43K4i58
$31.5 million in grant funding is now available to support site readiness infrastructure and industrial development improvements.
Learn more and apply today: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more and apply today: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The @illinoisdceo.bsky.social is offering grants through the Regional Site Readiness Program. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, economic development orgs, and private landowners. Projects may include brownfields or abandoned factories.
🔗 bit.ly/43K4i58
🔗 bit.ly/43K4i58
💡 Illinois EPA is offering $350K for Energy Efficiency Assessments and $10M for energy-saving upgrades at housing properties serving residents receiving housing assistance.
Funding is awarded first-come, first-served until funds are gone.
🔗 bit.ly/43Sh8hQ
Funding is awarded first-come, first-served until funds are gone.
🔗 bit.ly/43Sh8hQ
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
💡 Illinois EPA is offering $350K for Energy Efficiency Assessments and $10M for energy-saving upgrades at housing properties serving residents receiving housing assistance.
Funding is awarded first-come, first-served until funds are gone.
🔗 bit.ly/43Sh8hQ
Funding is awarded first-come, first-served until funds are gone.
🔗 bit.ly/43Sh8hQ
❄️ With temps dropping quickly, take some time this November for Winter Preparedness Month to get your home ready for the chilly months ahead and save energy with these simple tips. 🏠⚡
November 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
❄️ With temps dropping quickly, take some time this November for Winter Preparedness Month to get your home ready for the chilly months ahead and save energy with these simple tips. 🏠⚡
Reposted by Illinois EPA
🎃 Help prevent zombie rain barrels this winter! 🧟♀️ Winterize barrels before freezing temperatures creep in! Learn how to winterize at MWRD.org/rain-barrels.
#HappyHalloween #MWRD
#HappyHalloween #MWRD
October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🎃 Help prevent zombie rain barrels this winter! 🧟♀️ Winterize barrels before freezing temperatures creep in! Learn how to winterize at MWRD.org/rain-barrels.
#HappyHalloween #MWRD
#HappyHalloween #MWRD
The Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant is making real differences in Illinois communities 💡 #energyawarenessmonth
October 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant is making real differences in Illinois communities 💡 #energyawarenessmonth
🛢️ Romeoville area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Joliet Junior College, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🛢️ Romeoville area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Joliet Junior College, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
🎃 Don’t trash your pumpkins!
If you can’t make it to a local Pumpkin Smash, try composting them at home instead. It’s an easy, sustainable way to reduce food waste and return nutrients to the soil. 🌎🌱
Swipe for simple steps to get started.
If you can’t make it to a local Pumpkin Smash, try composting them at home instead. It’s an easy, sustainable way to reduce food waste and return nutrients to the soil. 🌎🌱
Swipe for simple steps to get started.
October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🎃 Don’t trash your pumpkins!
If you can’t make it to a local Pumpkin Smash, try composting them at home instead. It’s an easy, sustainable way to reduce food waste and return nutrients to the soil. 🌎🌱
Swipe for simple steps to get started.
If you can’t make it to a local Pumpkin Smash, try composting them at home instead. It’s an easy, sustainable way to reduce food waste and return nutrients to the soil. 🌎🌱
Swipe for simple steps to get started.
💊 Missed Drug Take-Back Day? You can still safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications anytime at authorized drop-off sites across Illinois! ♻️
Find one near you 👉 medtakebackillinois.org
Find one near you 👉 medtakebackillinois.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
💊 Missed Drug Take-Back Day? You can still safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications anytime at authorized drop-off sites across Illinois! ♻️
Find one near you 👉 medtakebackillinois.org
Find one near you 👉 medtakebackillinois.org
If anyone is looking for a last-minute costume idea, Illinois EPA has you covered. 👀
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If anyone is looking for a last-minute costume idea, Illinois EPA has you covered. 👀
🛢️ Taylorville area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at the Christian County Fairgrounds, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🛢️ Taylorville area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at the Christian County Fairgrounds, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
15 Illinois grantees have been awarded a total of $2.8M to fund various energy efficiency projects in their communities! Initiatives include tracking energy use, identifying resources, and implementing energy reduction strategies. #EnergyAwarenessMonth
🔗 bit.ly/4hnqTdF
🔗 bit.ly/4hnqTdF
October 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
15 Illinois grantees have been awarded a total of $2.8M to fund various energy efficiency projects in their communities! Initiatives include tracking energy use, identifying resources, and implementing energy reduction strategies. #EnergyAwarenessMonth
🔗 bit.ly/4hnqTdF
🔗 bit.ly/4hnqTdF
💊 Drug Take Back Day is this weekend!
Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet & safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions at a drop-off site near you.
This free, nationwide event is hosted by DEA.
🔗 Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
#TakeBackDay
Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet & safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions at a drop-off site near you.
This free, nationwide event is hosted by DEA.
🔗 Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
#TakeBackDay
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
💊 Drug Take Back Day is this weekend!
Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet & safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions at a drop-off site near you.
This free, nationwide event is hosted by DEA.
🔗 Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
#TakeBackDay
Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet & safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions at a drop-off site near you.
This free, nationwide event is hosted by DEA.
🔗 Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
#TakeBackDay
🚗⚡ Get ready! Applications and instructions for the Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program are now available online.
Applications will not be accepted or reviewed if mailed or postmarked before October 28, 2025.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3NSRUqQ
Applications will not be accepted or reviewed if mailed or postmarked before October 28, 2025.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3NSRUqQ
🚗⚡ Illinois EPA’s next EV Rebate Program cycle opens Oct 28, 2025 with $14M available this fiscal year.
Applications and instructions will be posted Oct 14, giving Illinois residents time to plan their EV purchases.
Learn more and join our listserv: bit.ly/3NSRUqQ
Applications and instructions will be posted Oct 14, giving Illinois residents time to plan their EV purchases.
Learn more and join our listserv: bit.ly/3NSRUqQ
October 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🚗⚡ Get ready! Applications and instructions for the Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program are now available online.
Applications will not be accepted or reviewed if mailed or postmarked before October 28, 2025.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3NSRUqQ
Applications will not be accepted or reviewed if mailed or postmarked before October 28, 2025.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3NSRUqQ
🛢️ Crestwood area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Ozinga Field Parking Lot, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
October 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🛢️ Crestwood area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Ozinga Field Parking Lot, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections
💡Why have a Mojo Dojo Casa House when you could have Barbie’s Dreamhouse—energy-efficient edition?
Coming soon: the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant and Assessment Program for public housing authorities, local govs & non-profits!
Stay tuned 🔗 bit.ly/48sYT5X
Coming soon: the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant and Assessment Program for public housing authorities, local govs & non-profits!
Stay tuned 🔗 bit.ly/48sYT5X
October 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
💡Why have a Mojo Dojo Casa House when you could have Barbie’s Dreamhouse—energy-efficient edition?
Coming soon: the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant and Assessment Program for public housing authorities, local govs & non-profits!
Stay tuned 🔗 bit.ly/48sYT5X
Coming soon: the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant and Assessment Program for public housing authorities, local govs & non-profits!
Stay tuned 🔗 bit.ly/48sYT5X
Our fall career fair tour wraps up this weekend at Northwestern University! 💼 If you’re attending, come say hi and learn about exciting career opportunities with the Illinois EPA. 🌎
Check our Employment page to stay up to date on our newest openings! bit.ly/IEPAEmployment
Check our Employment page to stay up to date on our newest openings! bit.ly/IEPAEmployment
October 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our fall career fair tour wraps up this weekend at Northwestern University! 💼 If you’re attending, come say hi and learn about exciting career opportunities with the Illinois EPA. 🌎
Check our Employment page to stay up to date on our newest openings! bit.ly/IEPAEmployment
Check our Employment page to stay up to date on our newest openings! bit.ly/IEPAEmployment
Join us at the Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees 37th Annual Training Conference and Job Fair! 💼 Don’t miss your chance to connect and explore career opportunities with us! 🌎
🔗 Find other events we’ll be at this fall: bit.ly/3AT3bVq
🔗 Find other events we’ll be at this fall: bit.ly/3AT3bVq
October 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Join us at the Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees 37th Annual Training Conference and Job Fair! 💼 Don’t miss your chance to connect and explore career opportunities with us! 🌎
🔗 Find other events we’ll be at this fall: bit.ly/3AT3bVq
🔗 Find other events we’ll be at this fall: bit.ly/3AT3bVq
The Illinois EPA is teaming up with #EnergyAwarenessMonth to bring you these reimagined spooky season classics! 👻🎃
October 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Illinois EPA is teaming up with #EnergyAwarenessMonth to bring you these reimagined spooky season classics! 👻🎃
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ @deahq.bsky.social National Prescription Take Back Day is October 25. Safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions for free at a drop-off location. This nationwide event is open to everyone. 💊#TakeBackDay
Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
October 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ @deahq.bsky.social National Prescription Take Back Day is October 25. Safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions for free at a drop-off location. This nationwide event is open to everyone. 💊#TakeBackDay
Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7
Hey Redbirds! We're heading to Illinois State University tomorrow! 🌎 Stop by the Bone Student Center to chat with us about your future career at Illinois EPA.
Don't miss your chance to connect with us! 👉 bit.ly/3AT3bVq
Don't miss your chance to connect with us! 👉 bit.ly/3AT3bVq
October 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hey Redbirds! We're heading to Illinois State University tomorrow! 🌎 Stop by the Bone Student Center to chat with us about your future career at Illinois EPA.
Don't miss your chance to connect with us! 👉 bit.ly/3AT3bVq
Don't miss your chance to connect with us! 👉 bit.ly/3AT3bVq
🛢️ East Moline area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/3PN9xJA
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/3PN9xJA
October 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🛢️ East Moline area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required.
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/3PN9xJA
Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/3PN9xJA