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Recycle by City

Everything you want to know about recycling in Chicago.

Guide

Household Guide

See what's recyclable, what's not, and how to handle the tricky stuff.

Quiz

Take the quiz

A two-minute crash course to becoming an excellent recycler.

Brief

Brief

Tips, service requests, events and other good stuff.

Schedule

Get your pickup schedule

And reminders too!

How to Compost in a Chicago Apartment

From pick-up services to DIY options, Zero Waste Chicago lays out three easy composting methods for City dwellers. No yard required.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Sustainable news and tips from Chicagoland and beyond.

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    This site provides information on Chicago's Blue Cart Recycling program. If you live in a building with 5 units or more, or outside the city you may have different guidelines.

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