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We all play
a part in recyling to really make an impact. According to the 2007 Community-wide Survey, 99% of respondents are willing, able and ready to recycle in the parks and teach their kids to do the same. Recycle similar materials in the parks and facilities as you do at home. Below is breakdown of what you can recycle.
Newspaper (and all inserts)
Magazines, Catalogs, Phone Books
Junk Mail (construction paper, colored paper, etc)
Office Paper (letter, letterhead, envelopes without windows, fax paper)
Chipboard (cereal boxes, tissue boxes, paper towel & toilet paper rolls, etc)
Cardboard (must fit in container and can be cut up)
Metal Products (aluminum cans, tin/steel and bi-metal cans, food and beverage cans only)
Glass Products (bottles and jars)
Plastic Products (all plastic bottles and containers with the symbols listed below)
Items not to be included are: window glass, ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs, Pyrex, drinking glasses, petroleum products of any kind, anti-freeze containers, oil containers of any kind.
Please remove plastic bottle caps before the bottle goes in the bin to make it easier to crush the bottle and most lids are not recyclable. If you can, please rinse the cans and bottles before they go in the recycling containers. This reduces smells and attracts
fewer animals and insects.
Every three years Bolingbrook Park District engages an independent firm to conduct a community-wide survey to measure resident awareness, participation, satisfaction and interests. The survey responses help shape the future direction of the Park District.
This year, Drs. Nick DiGrino and Dan Yoder, of Western Illinois University, were commissioned to conduct the survey.
Twenty-five percent of Bolingbrook households were randomly selected and received the survey in April. On Thursday, June 18 the Park District was presented with the results of the community-wide survey. The survey response rate was very good. One thousand, one hundred and seventy (1,170) of the 5,778 surveys were returned for a return rate of 20.3%.
The next and most critical task is to develop an action plan from the results of the community-wide survey. Staff convened on Thursday, July 12 to begin developing the response plan, which will take about 60 days to complete. The response plan will then be incorporated into the District’s long-range plan and guides decisions for the next two to three years.
Click here to view the Community Wide Survey results
Click here to view the Executive Summary
Click here to view a comparison of results from 1995-2007
Click here to view the 2007 Community Wide Survey Response Plan
RESIDENT ID PROGRAM INFORMATION
To assure residents a lower rate and priority in registering for programs, the Park District is implementing an improved ID process. The Resident ID Card insures that residents will pay less for programs than nonresidents, who do not support the district through tax dollars. The improved Resident ID program will begin August 1, 2007 for programs and services. The improved Resident ID program will be in effect beginning May 26 at Pelican Harbor. You may obtain your free Resident ID Card the next time you register or anytime at your convenience.
BONUS BENEFIT
With the improved Resident ID Program, you will automatically be able to register for programs online at www.bolingbrookparks.org. Once you have activated your Resident ID Card, you will be emailed your login and password to register online. This service allows you to register from the comforts of your own home.
A Bolingbrook Park District validated Resident ID Card is necessary to receive resident rates for/at:
- Bolingbrook Park District programs/services
- Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park
- Boughton Ridge Golf Cours
- LifeStyles Fitness Center & Spa
- Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm
HOW TO APPLY FOR A BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT RESIDENT ID CARD
When applying for your Resident ID card we will require a current photo ID (driver’s license, state ID or school ID) AND one of the following:
- Gas utility bill (not more than 60 days old)
- Water bill (not more than 60 days old)
- Electric bill (not more than 60 days old)
- Property tax bill
- Vehicle registration card
For each applicant in the household ages 3 months and up, we will require:
- Birth certificate --OR--
- Proof of guardianship
Your initial Resident ID Card may only be registered for in person at all Bolingbrook Park District facilities (excluding Hidden Lakes).
HOW TO RENEW YOUR BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT RESIDENT ID CARD
When renewing your card and/or the cards for your family members, please provide a current photo ID (driver’s license, state ID or school ID) AND one of the following:
- Gas utility bill (not more than 60 days old)
- Water bill (not more than 60 days old)
- Electric bill (not more than 60 days old)
- Property tax bill
- Vehicle registration card
The above items may be dropped off at any Park District facility, mailed or faxed. All existing Resident ID Cards for the family will be validated for another year. Resident ID cards do not have to be brought in, as the bar code on the card is updated without the card being present. It is not necessary for each family member to revalidate his or her card individually.
You pay nothing. Revalidation for your card is free. Lost and damaged cards may be replaced for $5 per card.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT YOUR BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT RESIDENT ID CARD
- The card is permanent, nontransferable and should be retained from year to year.
- Your initial Resident ID Card may only be registered for in person at all Bolingbrook Park District facilities (excluding Hidden Lakes).
- A lost or misplaced Resident ID Card may be replaced for $5, whatever the reason for the loss.
- Revalidation each year is free.
- Children three months or older must have a Resident ID Card to receive resident rates for programs, services and admission to Pelican Harbor.
Proof of Park District residency is required whether you are applying for a new Resident ID Card or revalidating your current Resident ID Card. We appreciate your cooperation.
WHERE CAN I GET MY BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT RESIDENT ID CARD?
Cards are available at:
Annerino Community Center
201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook
Deatherage/Drdak Center
230 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RESIDENT ID CARD FORM.
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RECYCLING...WE ALL PLAY A PART!