It’s simple:
We help Chicagoans reduce waste.
What we do
Collect
We host events to collect items that can be reused, repurposed or are difficult to recycle.
Inspire
We share best practices with schools, organizations, businesses and individuals.
Advocate
We support policies that shift the burden of waste from residents to producers.
December 6 – January 31
Our annual Holiday Lights Collection campaign is back — and bigger than ever!
This year, helped by a $5,000 grant from Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program, we’re expanding to more wards across the city, making it easier for more Chicagoans to recycle broken string lights responsibly.
Our impact
80,000+
Pounds of material diverted from the landfill
60+
Events in locations around Chicago
300+
Volunteers who make a difference in their communities