Riverwoods Residents Association

The mission of the RRA is to encourage the preservation of the unique character of the Riverwoods area and to protect homeowners and residents against any project or act of any kind that threatens to be injurious to the health, safety and general well-being of the owners and residents. We support and encourage social and cultural activities in Riverwoods. We promote information and communication among residents on concerns common to the area. We also promote ways to support and safeguard the basic principle of a village policy built around maximum voluntary citizen involvement, minimum government control and minimum expenditure of funds for municipal services and capital improvement projects.

Clerk stanger retiring at 90 years young
By Russ Kraly

The Village of Riverwoods will be swearing in a new Village Board on May 5th. A long family tradition will be broken. Since the incorporation of the Village in December of 1959, a "Stanger" family member has sat with the Village Board. Roy Stanger Sr. was the first to serve as Village Trustee, then Roy Stanger Jr. was elected Village Trustee in 1985; at the same time his mother Eileen Stanger was elected Village Clerk. Roy Stanger Jr. was elected mayor in 1993 and served until his untimely death in 2000. Eileen has carried on all these years, six times elected Village Clerk, serving the residents of Riverwoods for 24 years. Eileen was the first Clerk to hold regular office hours, and over time was appointed Office Manager. Eileen celebrated her 90th birthday this past January, and she has decided that she'd like to retire, stay home and read her books and work on writing the History of the Village of Riverwoods. Not many people can brag about "Retiring" from two jobs, but Eileen can! Eileen has served the residents of Riverwoods with energy and enthusiasm second to none. She will be sorely missed by the residents and Village employees alike.

We wish you the best, Eileen!

You Can Reduce Landfill by Recycling

Here is a reminder about the many types of containers that are accepted for recycling, including: Glass bottles or jars used for food and liquids. No window glass, light bulbs, plates or ceramics. Tin, steel and aluminum cans used for food or beverages. Labels can be left on. No scrap aluminum or steel accepted. Plastic food and beverage containers marked with #1-5 (look for the chasing arrows symbol on the container to act as your guide). Please rinse containers before recycling. Recycling carts and bins that are mixed with garbage will not be emptied by your trash hauler. Several types of paper and paper products are accepted for recycling, both curbside and at drop-off centers: newspapers, magazines, and phone books, junk mail and office paper, paper bags, corrugated cardboard (flattened pieces no larger than 2'x2'), and chipboard (e.g. cereal boxes, paper tubes, soda cartons, etc.)

Earn Money When You Recycle

Some Buy-Back facilities and scrap yards will actually pay you to drop off your stuff, especially when metals are involved. These facilities accept a wide range of recyclable materials, such as paper, lead-acid batteries, radiators, catalytic converters, tires, air conditioners, appliances, etc. Fees are sometimes assessed, especially when Freon removal is involved, so please inquire when you call the facility.

This list is by no means all-inclusive. Please look in your telephone book for information about other facilities in your area. You may not be eligible to receive payment for all types of materials (such as paper). Call ahead for hours, fees, payments, and a complete list of accepted materials.

A-1 Recycling
96 Honing Rd., Fox Lake 847-587-0788

Clearview Recycling
250 W. Belvidere Rd. Hainesville 847-546-5422

American Aluminum Recycling
20459 N. Rand, Lake Zurich 847-540-0020

C & M Recycling
1600 Morrow, North Chicago 847-578-1066

Lake Co. Scrap Metal
Rte. 22 and Main, Prairie View 847-634-4747