Official Recycling thread (Chicago, Time: 2010, city hall, purchase)

[Thepreacherswife]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

I do not know if they pay any rent. They are a non-profit. Seven-Eleven, for example, I believe is donating space for a non-profit therefore it is a tax write off for Seven-Eleven.

As far as salaries,I believe most of their workers are volunteers.

Well, they are advertising for paid positions:
Resource Center :: Job Opportunities

I found their Form 990 on GuideStar. They had about $750k in salary expense for the year ended June 30, 2007, $125k in employee benefits, $39k in rent, $50k in interest expense and $250k in vehicle/truck expenses (they had a net loss of $150k for the year). They pulled in almost $1M in recycling revenue.

Their executive director (Ken Dunn) makes $20k a year according to the Form 990.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Thepreacherswife

Well, they are advertising for paid positions:
Resource Center :: Job Opportunities

I found their Form 990 on GuideStar. They had about $750k in salary expense for the year ended June 30, 2007, $125k in employee benefits, $39k in rent, $50k in interest expense and $250k in vehicle/truck expenses (they had a net loss of $150k for the year). They pulled in almost $1M in recycling revenue.

Their executive director (Ken Dunn) makes $20k a year according to the Form 990.

Well they need to get more volunteers.

Perhaps they can get a program started with some H.S. and Colleges to exchange student work for school credits.

I think there is an easy way out of this situation they are in.

I am very surprised they have that much salary and benefit expense. The rent expense is not that great.

[LaLaChiLauren]

I'm new to Chicago, and after a month and a half of staying with a friend, I am finally getting a nice apartment on Damen in Bucktown with my roommate. We want to start recycling but I'm not sure where to take it. All the posts in this thread are all over the place as far as what to recycle but I'm not really seeing where to take it...Anyone have ideas for me? My building is a 3-flat, but I'm not sure there is a recycling bin for it...Any ideas are appreciated! Thanks.

[Thepreacherswife]

Originally Posted by LaLaChiLauren

I'm new to Chicago, and after a month and a half of staying with a friend, I am finally getting a nice apartment on Damen in Bucktown with my roommate. We want to start recycling but I'm not sure where to take it. All the posts in this thread are all over the place as far as what to recycle but I'm not really seeing where to take it...Anyone have ideas for me? My building is a 3-flat, but I'm not sure there is a recycling bin for it...Any ideas are appreciated! Thanks.

You must have missed the second post in the thread:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/3422754-post2.html

You might be in blue bin territory if you live south of North and east of Damen. If not you can take stuff to the city location at 1150 N North Branch or the non-profit drop at 2660 N Lincoln

[LaLaChiLauren]

@Thepreacherswife Oh jeeze, thanks! Leave it to me to miss something so obvious! (:

[Avengerfire]

An interesting piece to listen to:
Revisiting Recycling in Chicago | NBC Chicago
City Room™ - News In Brief - Chicago's Recycling Bin Overfloweth

[Avengerfire]

Earth Day events in Chicago in April where you can help make Chicago a cleaner city. Go through to the link at the bottom and click on the event you are interested in for how to sign up:

"Grant Park Earth Day (weekend) Celebration
April 18 from 9:00 a.m. - noon; April 19 from 9:00 a.m. - noon
Grant Park's Hutchinson Field, SE corner of Balbo and Columbus
Information about Grant Park Earth Day (Weekend)Celebration

Erhler Park Earth Day Event
April 18, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Ehrler Park, 2230 W. Cortland St.
Information about Erhler Park Earth Day Event

Humboldt Park Earth Day Clean Up and Celebration
April 18, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Humboldt Park, 1359 N. Sacramento
Information about Humboldt Park Earth Day Clean Up and Celebration

Earth Day Parks and Preserves Clean Up
April 18, 9:00 a.m. - noon
125 park and forest preserve sites in Chicago
Information about Earth Day Parks and Preserves Clean Up

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Simons Park
April 18, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Simons Park, 1640 N. Drake
Information about Earth Day Park Clean Up at Simons Park

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Riis Park
April 18, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave.
Information about Earth Day Park Clean Up at Riis Park

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Loyola Park
April 18 from 9:00 a.m. - noon
Loyola Parlk, 1230 W. Greenleaf
Information about Loyola Park's Earth Day Clean Up

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Mozart Park
April 18, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Mozart Park, 2036 N. Avers
Information about Earth Day Park Clean Up at Mozart Park

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Kilbourn Park
Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m .- noon
Kilbourn Park, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.
Information on Kilbourn Park Earth Day clean up

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Kelvyn Park
April 18, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kelvyn Park, 4438 W. Wrightwood
Information about Earth Day Park Clean Up at Kelvyn Park

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Blackhawk Park
April 18, 10:00 a.m .- noon
Blackhawk Park, 2318 N. Lavergne Ave.
Information about Earth Day Park Clean Up at Blackhawk Park

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Ken Well Park
April 18, 10:00 a.m .- noon
Ken Well Park, 2945 N. Kenosha Ave.
Information on Earth Day Park Clean Up at Ken Well Park

Earth Day Clean Up at Horner Park
April 18, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Information about Earth Day Clean Up at Horner Park

Morning Bird and Nature Walks with the Nature Conservancy
April 22, 7:30 a.m.
Millenium Park, Cloud Gate
Information about the Morning Bird and Nature Walk

Lincoln Park Zoo's Science Celebration
April 22, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Cafe Brauer, 2021 N. Stockton Dr., at Lincoln Park Zoo (Cannon Dr. and Fullerton Pkwy.)
Information about Lincoln Park Zoo's Science Celebration

North Park Village Nature Center Volunteer Work Day
April 22, 9:00 a.m. - noon
North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.
Information about North Park Village Nature Center Volunteer Work Day

Earth Day Tree Planting Event
April 22
Washington Park
Information about Earth Day Tree Planting Event

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Gage Park
April 22, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Gage Park, 2411 W. 55th St.
Information about Earth Day Park Clean Up at Gage Park

Mr. Sandtastic Visits Shedd Aquarium
April 22, 10:00 a.m. - noon
12th Street Beach in the Museum Campus
Information about the Mr. Sandtastic visiting the Shedd Aquarium

Gompers Park Spring Clean Up
April 25, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave
Information about Gompers Park Spring Clean Up

Gateway Green Tree Partners Program - Founders Grove Planting
APril 25, 9:00 a.m. - noon
24th and Lowe, just off Archer Ave.
Information about Gateway Green Tree Partners Program - Founders Grove Planting

Green and Growing Fair
April 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.
Information about Green and Growing Fair

Friends of Portage Park Earth Day
April 25, 10:00 a.m. - noon
4100 N. Long Ave.
Information about Friends of Portage Park Earth Day

Earth Day cleaning and gardening at Churchill Field Park - Border Garden and Dog Friendly Area
April 25, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Churchill Field Park, 1825 N. Damen
Information about Earth Day cleaning and gardening at Churchill Field Park - Border Garden and Dog Friendly Area

North Park Village Nature Center Volunteer Work Day, April 26
April 26, 9:00 a.m. - noon
North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski
Information about North Park Village Nature Center Volunteer Work Day"

City of Chicago - Earth Day Events

[Avengerfire]

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off at DeVry
3300 N. Campbell Ave
May 9
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
312-744-7606

"Spring cleaners can dispose of toxic, corrosive, and flammable waste, including household chemicals, lead- and oil-based paint, gas cans (trade for an eco-friendly one), gas-powered lawn mowers (trade for a $100 rebate on a push or electric mower), computers, cell phones, and old medications. Latex paint and working TVs will not be accepted. You can also pick up a free CFL bulb and buy a discounted compost bin ($35) or rain barrel ($45)."

Chicago Reader | Hazardous Waste Drop-Off | DeVry University

http://albanyparknews.wordpress.com/...ollection-day/

[Avengerfire]

Chicago Reader Bookswap
Bottom Lounge
375 W. Lake St
4/29/09
Wednesday
6pm to 9pm

"Bring and take as many as 15 books, but nothing musty, dirty, torn, or in poor condition, and no periodicals, encyclopedias, or technical, legal, or medical-information books. For more information contact nwilliams@chicagoreader.com. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event."

Chicago Reader | Book Swap: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 6-9 pm at the Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St, Chicago

Volunteer:
http://www.open-books.org/events/bookswap/index.php

[Avengerfire]

Recent Red Eye Recycling article:

Chicago recycling: Locals say it's not easy being green - RedEye