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.
Holiday Lights Collection
A huge thank you to our 39 collection locations, WasteNot Compost and YOU for helping us collect 4,618 pounds of holiday lights this year!
That brings our four-year total to 10,574 pounds of non-working holiday lights diverted from the landfill.
Our impact
55,000+
Pounds of material diverted from the landfill
60+
Events in locations around Chicago
100s
Volunteers who make a difference in their communities