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SUMMARY:ICA's Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re headed to Buttercup Park for the fourth annual Earth Day Celebration\, hosted by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. This lively\, community-centered event features local organizations and is designed to connect\, empower and inspire!  \n\n\n\nWe will be collecting a limited number of items for reuse\, repurposing and specialty recycling\, so please be sure to check our list of accepted items to prepare for your visit. \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/icas-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Buttercup Park\, 4901 N. Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640
CATEGORIES:Mini Collection
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SUMMARY:The Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Visit with us at The Volunteer Fair\, an afternoon of connection with more than 20 local organizations passionate about building a better Chicago. Whether you’re passionate about protecting the environment\, mentoring youth\, or advancing social justice\, there’s an organization (like us) that needs you! \n\n\n\nThe Volunteer Fair is free\, but please RSVP below so our hosts can share any event updates. Drinks will be available for purchase.  \n\n\n\n\nrsvp for the volunteer fair
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Burning Bush Brewery\, 4014 N. Rockwell St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618
CATEGORIES:Tabling - No Collection
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SUMMARY:47th Ward Eco Fest
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the fifth annual 47th Ward Eco Fest! \n\n\n\nVisit with small businesses\, nonprofits and vendors from the neighborhood and across the city for a day of fun focused on a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nMore details will be posted soon! \n\n\n\nBefore you leave your home\, review the list of accepted items\, which includes material being accepted by Flat Can Recycling and Cradles 2 Crayons\, who will be on site with us. Please note\, materials being accepted by other organizations should be dropped off at that organization’s table. \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLista de Artículos Aceptados\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteer with us!\n\n\n\nVolunteers are the backbone of what we do. Spend the day with us (or just an hour or two) accepting\, sorting and packing items. You’ll connect\, learn and finish your shift knowing you made a difference. Promise. \n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER MAY 30
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/47th-ward-eco-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Collection
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SUMMARY:Bevapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Our Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up will be making its first appearance at Bevapalooza\, a family-friendly music\, food\, and shopping festival in Beverly along the 99th and 103rd Street Metra corridors. We’ll be collecting common household items for reuse\, repurposing and specialty recycling. \n\n\n\nWe will be posting our collection hours and list of accepted items soon! \n\n\n\nBefore you leave your home\, review the list of accepted items\, which also includes material being accepted by Flat Can Recycling and Cradles to Crayons\, who will be on site with us. Please note: Materials being accepted by other organizations should be dropped off at that organization’s table. \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLista de Artículos Aceptados\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteer with us!\n\n\n\nVolunteers are the backbone of what we do. Spend the day with us (or just an hour or two) accepting\, sorting and packing items. You’ll connect\, learn and finish your shift knowing you made a difference. Promise. \n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER July 18
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/bevapalooza/
LOCATION:Beverly Unitarian Church\, 10244 S. Longwood Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643
CATEGORIES:Full Collection
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SUMMARY:Independence Park Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Independence Park Farmers Market! \n\n\n\nOur Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up will be making its first appearance at the Independence Park Farmers Market. We’ll be collecting common household items for reuse\, repurposing and specialty recycling. \n\n\n\nWe will be posting our list of accepted items soon! \n\n\n\nBefore you leave your home\, review the list of accepted items\, which includes material being accepted by Flat Can Recycling and Cradles to Crayons\, who will be on site with us. Please note\, materials being accepted by other organizations should be dropped off at that organization’s table. \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLista de Artículos Aceptados\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteer with us!\n\n\n\nVolunteers are the backbone of what we do. Spend the day with us (or just an hour or two) accepting\, sorting and packing items. You’ll connect\, learn and finish your shift knowing you made a difference. Promise. \n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER aug 8
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/independence-park-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Independence Park\, 3945 N. Springfield Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618
CATEGORIES:Full Collection
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SUMMARY:61st Street Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re headed to the 61st Street Farmers Market again this year. Swing by our table and learn different ways to responsibly dispose of unwanted materials and discover alternatives that eliminate waste altogether! \n\n\n\nWe will also be collecting a limited number of items for reuse\, repurposing and specialty recycling\, so please be sure to check our list of accepted items to prepare for your visit. \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLista de Artículos Aceptados
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/61st-street-farmers-market/
LOCATION:61st Street Farmers Market\, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Micro Collection
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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Labagh Woods for Fall Nature Fest\, hosted by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen. Meet local officials\, environmental advocates and policy experts; participate in nature activities and more! \n\n\n\nWe will be collecting a limited number of items for reuse\, repurposing and specialty recycling\, so please be sure to check our list of accepted items to prepare for your visit. \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLista de Artículos Aceptados\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for FAll nature fest
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/fall-nature-fest-2/
LOCATION:LaBagh Woods\, LaBagh Woods\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630
CATEGORIES:Mini Collection
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SUMMARY:The Sustainability Market
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for our fifth annual Sustainability Market!  \n\n\n\nWith over 20 local small businesses\, artists\, and organizations dedicated to eco-friendly practices\, enjoy a day of community\, creativity\, and conscious living as we come together to make Chicago a more sustainable city. \n\n\n\nYou can drop off items at our Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up or with a host of other collection organizations\, get ready for the Halloween at our annual costume exchange\, explore ways to reduce waste and protect the environment\, or just chill with great food and music. \n\n\n\nDetails will be posted later this year! \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF VENDORS & ACCEPTED ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to participate in the Sustainability Market?\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a vendor!\n\n\n\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis and are subject to space availability and market needs. \n\n\n\n\n2025 Vendor application\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor!\n\n\n\nSign up for one of our sponsorship levels or contact us to customize one to fit your business goals. \n\n\n\n\n2025 Sponsor application\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer with us!\n\n\n\n Spend the day with us or just an hour or two. You’ll leave knowing you made a difference. Promise. \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2025 sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAld. Matt Martin\, 47th Ward • Do Good Gardens • EbikeCityZen.com \n\n\n\nGreenwise – Organic Landscaping • Monarch Beauty Farm • One Year for Earth \n\n\n\n Sili+Bells • The Eco Flamingo • Windfree Solar \n\n\n\nAnd our in-kind sponsors
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/the-sustainability-market-2026/
LOCATION:Northcenter Town Square\, 4100 N. Damen Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Collection
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SUMMARY:Reuse-a-Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Our Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up will be making its semiannual appearance at Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant on Sunday\, October 4\, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The day will include an amazing group of waste-reduction and repurposing enthusiasts focused on approaches to purchasing and consumption that make good sense economically\, environmentally and socially. \n\n\n\nWe will be posting our list of accepted items soon! \n\n\n\nBefore you leave your home\, review the list of accepted items\, which includes material being accepted by all organizations participating in Reuse-a-Palooza. Please note\, materials being accepted by other organizations should be dropped off at that organization’s table. \n\n\n\n\nLIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLista de Artículos Aceptados\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer with us!\n\n\n\nHelp us divert materials from the landfill. You’ll spend a shift accepting\, sorting and packing items (and meeting really cool people) — and you’ll end it knowing you made a difference. \n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER FOR March 15
URL:https://reducewastechicago.org/event/reuse-a-palooza-fall-2026/
LOCATION:The Plant\, 1400 W. 46th St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Collection
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