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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

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

Brief

Brief

Tips, service requests, events and other good stuff.

Schedule

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And reminders too!

Chicago: Electronics Recycling Events

Now it’s easier than ever to properly dispose of your old electronics. Till the end of the year, the City of Chicago is hosting dozens of drop-off recycling events across the city.

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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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