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News

Jul 14, 2021 - City of Chicago Releases Anticipated Waste Strategy
Apr 5, 2021 - Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation Selects LRS as New Residential Recycling Provider
November 14, 2022 - Mayor Lightfoot Announces Compost Pilot at Six Community Garden Sites
January 4, 2023 - City of Chicago to Host Annual Holiday Tree Recycling at 26 Citywide Locations, January 7 to January 21
October 16, 2023 - Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Streets and Sanitation Announce First-Ever Citywide Composting Initiative for Chicago Residents
October 21, 2024 - Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Backyard Compost Bin Giveaway
January 7, 2025 - City of Chicago Introduces Free Recycle Coach App Connecting Chicago Residents to Hyper-Local Waste and Recycling Information
January 11, 2025 - Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Streets and Sanitation and Chicago Park District Host Annual Holiday Tree Recycling from January 11-25 at 27 Locations Citywide