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UP-CYCING///RECYCLING///COMPOSTING

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We are a drop-off location for a few “hard-to-recycle” items through TerraCycle. These are FREE programs and items can be dropped off anytime during store hours.

Check below for accepted items!

TERRACYCLE PROGRAMS

GILETTE

All brands of safety razor blades ONLY.

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BLOCK BINS

COMPOST DROP OFF

Want to start composting but don't have a collection service at home? We can help! Bring your compost to us and drop it off in our Block Bin!

Price: $10 per five gallons of compost

COMPOST WITH US

MORE CHICAGO RESOURCES

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CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTALISTS

An online community and directory of resources for living sustainably in the Chicagoland area with an active sustainability community that discuss and stay up to date on topics like eco events, legislation, zero waste living, recycling, composting, environmental justice, renewable energy, wildlife conservation, and more!

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REDUCE WASTE CHICAGO

Hosts Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up events across the city, where they collect a large selection of items that can be reused, repurposed or are difficult to recycle. They also collaborate with other organizations and artists to collect specific items, such holiday lights, bras and plastic utensils.

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