Where do tree hugging, vegetarian liberals belong in north Chicago? (Evanston: environment, job)

[Calidreemer]

When I lived in Chicago we had to use "blue bags" to recycle and you had to purchase them. When we lived in a condo we had recycle cans for the building where we put our recycle materials. My parents own a building in Evanston and have recycle bins and cans that the city picks up. I would have your land lord contact either the building management or the association to find out what the problem is. That is pretty sad, especially in Evanston. Evanstonians pay enough in taxes that everyone should be entitled to a recycle bin for goodness sake!

[Lookout Kid]

I've been frustrated by this as well. I think anything bigger than a three-flat doesn't have a bin in the city, which is just ridiculous. When people talk about Chicago being the "greenest city in the U.S.", this major factor is conveniently ignored. Green roofs and bike lanes may be more sexy and trendy, but a comprehensive recycling program might do more good.

[jaynetarzana]

Originally Posted by Lookout Kid

I've been frustrated by this as well. I think anything bigger than a three-flat doesn't have a bin in the city, which is just ridiculous. When people talk about Chicago being the "greenest city in the U.S.", this major factor is conveniently ignored. Green roofs and bike lanes may be more sexy and trendy, but a comprehensive recycling program might do more good.

This needs to be exposed. I don't think any city without a comprehensive recycling program should get ANY kudos for being green. It is just unacceptable in 2008 not to have recycling for everyone.

[jaynetarzana]

Originally Posted by Calidreemer

When I lived in Chicago we had to use "blue bags" to recycle and you had to purchase them. When we lived in a condo we had recycle cans for the building where we put our recycle materials. My parents own a building in Evanston and have recycle bins and cans that the city picks up. I would have your land lord contact either the building management or the association to find out what the problem is.

I've asked my landlord about it several times and he just says that he doesn't know and he will ask the other board members (he sits on the board). So I ask other residents and everyone casually says that there used to be some bins near the trash dumpster, but they aren't there anymore. It is this type of apathy that drives me insane!

[Calidreemer]

I wonder if you can contact the city to find out who the vendor is that does the recycling and tell the vendor that the bin is missing from your building? Or perhaps find out who the Board Pres is and speak with that person about contacting the vendor. It is really annoying that no one seems bothered by this. The only place I know where you can take your recycling is on Oakton. Not easy to take young children to the car with all their stuff and lug recycling down with you. I can't believe they don't have this worked out at your building. How irresponsible!

[jaynetarzana]

Originally Posted by Calidreemer

I wonder if you can contact the city to find out who the vendor is that does the recycling and tell them that the bin is missing from your building? Or perhaps find out who the Board Pres is and speak with that person. It is really annoying and the only place I know of where you can take your recycling is on Oakton. Not easy to take young children to the car with all their stuff and lug recycling down with you. I can't believe they don't have this worked out at your building. How irresponsible!

I know, right? Completely irresponsible. I did contact the city and was told that they don't do pick up for apartment type bldgs. Like Lookout Kid said, they draw the line at a three flat.

[Calidreemer]

Maybe you can fashion a costume and make the building appear to be a three flat?

That suggestion is as rediculous as the city saying they draw the line at three flats. Maybe NU would like to throw in a few bones to help the city?

[Anthera]

Cali,

Were you living in Evanston when the city council attempted to tax tuition? Now they're attempting to tax their endowment.

Schoenberg: Don't count on endowment tax | Evanston Now


This study shows how NU boots Evanstons economy:

http://www.northwestern.edu/newscent...5/economy.html

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by jaynetarzana

This needs to be exposed. I don't think any city without a comprehensive recycling program should get ANY kudos for being green. It is just unacceptable in 2008 not to have recycling for everyone.

I have mentioned this many times on this forum as well as on the street in conversations with people. But it aint just Chicago and Evanston ;it is many portions of the Chicago area that is FOS when it comes to recycling.

[jaynetarzana]

Well I don't know how to get the word out, but it needs to be done because this is a sad state of affairs.