City of Chicago Recycling Drop-off Center

Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" waste hierarchy.

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Find ways to celebrate by
REDUCING, REUSING, RECYCLING.

You might want to compost if you need fertilizer for your garden or landscaping. Compost is just as good or better than commericial fertilizers. It also doesn't cost anything to create compost because it's made with the organic waste you produce.

Lower your impact and save money by making small changes in your home to make it more efficient. Use the interactive house below to see how you can save energy and money in and around your home.