The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) introduced the new Recycle Coach education app, bringing hyper-local waste and recycling information directly to city residents. The new mobile and smartphone app, available at no cost to the City via a partnership with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Recycle Coach, advises residents on waste and recycling schedules and proper waste management to decrease contamination at material recovery facilities, increase the diversion of materials from landfills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Chicago residents can access the Recycle Coach tool at chicagorecycles.org, and input an address to receive customized waste and recycling information specific to where they live, including:
- Collection and event calendars
- Updates on service changes
- Comprehensive database on what is and isn’t recyclable, including local disposal information for common and uncommon items
- Additional educational content, including useful recycling tips and weekly recycling quizzes
Visit chicagorecycles.org to learn more about the Chicago’s waste and recycling services, including the newly launched Recycle Coach Web App. Download the Recycle Coach app for free at the Apple App Store or Google Play. To learn more about the IEPA and Recycle Coach partnership, click here