UP-CYCING///RECYCLING///COMPOSTING
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 blades, razors, and plastic packaging.
You do not need to clean out packaging before dropping it off, but please remove as much of the remaining product as possible and make sure the container is dry on the outside.
COLGATE
All brands of used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers.
You do not need to clean out packaging before dropping it off, but please remove as much of the remaining product as possible and make sure the container is dry on the outside.
NOTE: Electric toothbrushes, battery toothbrushes, and/or their parts are not accepted for recycling through the program.
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
MORE CHICAGO RESOURCES
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!
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.