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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.

2024-25 Holiday Lights Collection

What do you do with non-working聽strings of holiday聽lights聽(after you’ve tried replacing broken bulbs and fuses)?

Recycle them with us!

Drop off your non-working string lights between Dec. 1 and Jan. 31 at one of more than 30 locations across Chicago.

Our impact

43,000+

Pounds of material diverted from the landfill

50+

Events in locations around Chicago

100s

Volunteers who made a difference in their communities

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