Blogs and News About Recycling

How Do I Dispose of Paint?

How do I Dispose of Old Paint? With DIY home projects on the rise, hardware stores are experiencing high volumes of paint sales as we stay home and work on projects we've been putting off.  Once the project is complete, however, it's important to know how to properly dispose of any leftover [...]

Easy Meal Prep Recycling Ideas

Easy Meal Prep Recycling Ideas There's a new secret to eating healthy home-cooked dishes every day, and it's called meal prep. Meal prepping begins by crafting and cooking a few meals for the week ahead and portioning them out appropriately. With all the perfectly organized #MealPrep pictures on Instagram and Facebook, learning [...]

Summer Party Recycling Guide

How Can I Recycle at My Summer Party? Summer is just around the corner! The warm weather means everyone can start planning parties and spend more time outside with their friends and family. Whether you are starting the grill for the first time or planning birthday parties, Chicago summers are perfect for [...]

Lithium Battery Recycling

Rechargeable Lithium Batteries - Recycling and Disposal Can I Throw My Batteries in the Garbage?   Lithium and Alkaline – Two types of batteries with two types of disposal methods. Your Recycling Bin All types of batteries should not be placed your recycling bin. Although there [...]

Can I Recycle Cartons?

Can I Recycle Cartons? Yes, most cartons that are found on the grocery store shelf or in the refrigerated section are recyclable. Relatively new to the recycling stream, cartons are an important addition to curbside recycling programs. Often called aseptic containers, these cartons are sanitized and sterilized before [...]