Environmental Pioneer
Long Grove was an early leader in the environmental movement and one of the first communities in Illinois to enact environmental regulations. The effort focused on protecting and managing wetlands, surface water, and subsurface water to promote high-quality waters serving the community's needs.
To read more about Long Grove's history and commitment to preserving its natural spaces, click the Comprehensive Plan-Environment link below.
Sustainability Practices
Would you like to find out more about how to handle solid waste responsibly in the Village of Long Grove?
Click the SWALCO link and connect with a wealth of information on:
- Recycling Guidelines
- Where to Recycle
- Chemical Waste
- Clothing and Textiles
- Composting
- Electronics
- Holiday Lights
- Re-Use a Shoe Program
- Odds and Ends - What to do?
To learn more about how the Village of Long Grove collaborates with Clarke to protect public health through environmentally responsible mosquito control, click here or the Mosquitoes tab: