The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.
Read the press release here.

tags

chicago recycling

Recent Headlines

Roscoe Village »

City Still Epically Failing At Recycling, But Officials Vow To Do Better

Just 10 percent of Chicago's trash is recycled and kept out of landfills, officials said.

Back of the Yards »

Get Your Garden Ready For Spring This Week — City Will Pick Up Yard Waste

Bag the green waste, call 311 to notify city crews you need a pickup and put it out with the trash.

Lincoln Park »

How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Lincoln Park

Exchange your Christmas tree for free mulch at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive.

Lincoln Park »

City Dumps Recycling Drop-Off Centers, Including Bins At Notebaert Museum

Ordinance taking effect Jan. 1 requires all buildings to have their own recycling programs.

Recycling Fines Going Up For Apartment Buildings That Don't Recycle

The City Council approved a plan that supporters said will encourage more people to recycle.

Lincoln Park »

Rahm Celebrates Blue Cart Anniversary With New Recycling Deal

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new partnership with the nonprofit Carton Council.

Chicago, You're Recycling Wrong: City Offers $50 Prize for Changing Ways

The city wants to stop residents from putting banned items in the blue carts, like greasy pizza boxes.

Jefferson Park »

Blue Cart Recycling Finally Set to Begin in 45th Ward

Residents of the 41st and 45th wards will be among the last in the city to receive blue carts.

Blue Cart Recycling Curbside Pickup to Begin in 38th, 45th Wards

The carts will begin arriving at homes in the 38th and 45th wards by the end of July.

Blue Cart Recycling Curbside Pickup to Begin in Rogers Park, West Ridge

Some Far North Side homes to get carts starting Monday, and pickups could begin as early as March 11.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.