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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 1d

💡 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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 1d

❄️ 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. 🏠⚡

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago @mwrdgc.bsky.social · 4d

🎃 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

Graphic with two rain barrels, one gray and one blue, set against a dark background with spider webs. Text reads “Happy Halloween! Prevent Zombie Rain Barrels. Winterize barrels before freezing temperatures creep in! Learn how at mwrd.org/rain-barrels.”

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 4d

The Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant is making real differences in Illinois communities 💡 #energyawarenessmonth

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 5d

🛢️ 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

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 6d

🎃 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.

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 7d

💊 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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 8d

If anyone is looking for a last-minute costume idea, Illinois EPA has you covered. 👀

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 12d

🛢️ 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

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 15d

💊 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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 19d

🚗⚡ 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

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · Sep 29

🚗⚡ 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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 19d

🛢️ 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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 20d

💡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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 26d

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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 27d

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

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 27d

The Illinois EPA is teaming up with #EnergyAwarenessMonth to bring you these reimagined spooky season classics! 👻🎃

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · 29d

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

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · Oct 2

🛢️ 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

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · Oct 2

🌎💧 Every Illinois community water system with wells or surface water intakes must create a Source Water Protection Plan reviewed by Illinois EPA.

Thank you to all water professionals for taking these steps to protect our water for the long term! #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · Oct 1

🧛‍♂️ Energy vampires alert! Did you know many of your devices still use electricity even when turned off? Unplug, use smart strips, & pick ENERGY STAR® to save money and energy. ⚡💚

Celebrate #EnergyEfficiencyDay and #EnergyAwarenessMonth by cutting the power to energy vampires!

Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · Oct 1

💧 Groundwater & surface water are called “Source Water” before treatment. Protecting these resources is the first step in delivering safe drinking water. Reducing pollution, smart land use, & local actions all help keep water clean. 🌎

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3Y4uvco

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · Sep 30

It’s #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! 💧 Over 12M Illinoisans depend on public water supplies. Illinois EPA works with communities to safeguard these vital sources, and everyone has a role in protecting them.

Learn about the Source Water Assessment Program: bit.ly/3Y4uvco

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Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social · Sep 29

🚗⚡ 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

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