The next opportunity for City of
Chicago residents to purchase a compost bin is at the
upcoming Environmental Resource Event on Saturday, June
21 at
U.S. Cellular Field.
At this event, residents can:
Drop-Off
• Hazardous household chemicals & paints
•
Computers, cell phones, fax machines,
scanners, keyboards old or unused
• Prescription &
non-prescription medications old gas can and/or
gas-powered
lawn mower
Pick-Up*
•
(1) Rain barrel** ($40 payable by
check or money order only)
•
(1) Compost bin** ($30 payable by
check or money order only)
•
(1) Free compact fluorescent light
bulb*
•
(1) Free environmentally-friendly gas
can* (when you trade in an old one)
•
Additionally, residents can receive a $100 rebate towards an electric or
push
mower (when you drop-off your old gas-powered
mower).
*Available while supplies last,
limit 1 per household.
**Available to City of Chicago
residents only, proof of residency required at sale and
available while supplies last.
Contact and More Information
Residents please call 312.743.WATER
(9283) or send an email to
rainbarrel@cityofchicago.org to be added to the contact list
or for more information on the City of Chicago compost bin and rain
barrel programs.
