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Chicago recycling programs

There are 26recycling programs in the greater Chicagometro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro recycling programsemploy 139 people, earn more than $11 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $14 million.
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Job trends for Chicago recycling programs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
5
1-10
3
11-25
1
26-100
0
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of recycling programs in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
10
$250k to $1M
3
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of recycling programs in Chicago

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Rebuilding Exchange / Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse

Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse diverts and reuses building materials to reduce waste in landfills while also providing job training and development for at risk populations.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
114
EIN
27-3797852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blacks Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living

BOC provides education on sustainable living and supplies nutrient-dense, locally grown food to community health centers in Chicago.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
5
EIN
20-4280294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Green Era Educational NFP

Green Era promotes sustainability by managing biodegradable waste, supporting local food production, and coordinating remediation field work in Chicago.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
0
EIN
46-2580661
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greencorps Chicago

Greencorps Chicago provides sustainable job training for disadvantaged communities, promoting access to environmental and economic solutions in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$936.3k
Employees
1
EIN
83-3893107
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reclaimed Lumber Supply NFP

Reclaimed Lumber Supply NFP is a recycling program in St Charles, IL that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2043430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Recycling Association

The Illinois Recycling Association educates the public about recycling programs through their educational campaigns. They are an organization that focuses on recycling programs and are based in Geneva, IL.
Revenue
$21.7k
Assets
$4,440
Employees
0
EIN
36-3130755
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange

Chicago nonprofit collect surplus materials from businesses for free/low cost distribution to teachers, nonprofits, and artists. Offers workshops, events.
Revenue
$127.4k
Assets
$111.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4679301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seven Generations Ahead (SGA)

Seven Generations Ahead's mission is to promote the development of ecologically sustainable and healthy communities.
Revenue
$650.9k
Assets
$217.5k
Employees
7
EIN
36-4437661
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Reclamation and Recycling Association

LRRA promotes recycling and environmentally sound practices for construction excavation materials. It negotiates revisions to legislation with the Illinois EPA.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$25.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0666410
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Green Abilities

Recycling of stone to reduce waste and provide apprenticeship programs for individuals with disabilities. Granite recycling.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3328835
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Go Green Oak Lawn

Go Green Oak Lawn is a recycling program in Oak Lawn, IL that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2867514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Recyclers Coalition of Illinois

Recyclers Coalition of Illinois is a trade association that represents recycling organizations in Illinois. The organization has not spent any funds as it was just being established at the end of 2022. Exempt purpose accomplishments will begin in 2023.
Revenue
$35.0k
Assets
$12.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-4002916
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Recyclery Collective

The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop promoting sustainability by refurbishing bicycles, offering tools and skills, and donating bikes for transportation.
Revenue
$162.3k
Assets
$122.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
68-0632796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Environment NFP

Environmental cleanup, remediation of polluted real estate, and awareness of environmental issues in Chicago.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
46-4330927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wasteshed

Chicago's go-to for low-cost art and school supplies, using donated materials to support creativity without breaking the bank.
Revenue
$384.7k
Assets
$261.6k
Employees
12
EIN
47-1308922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cookies for Compost NFP

Cookies for Compost NFP is a recycling program in Vernon Hills, IL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2802629
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Blue Pearl

One Blue Pearl is a recycling program in Western SPRGS, IL that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1801608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Earthpaint Org

Earthpaint Org is a recycling program in Wood Dale, IL that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4565569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CDRA Issues & Education Foundation

The CDRA Issues & Education Foundation educates members of the construction waste & demolition debris recycling industry, promoting improved recycling and reducing wasteflow to landfills in order to conserve natural resources.
Revenue
$2
Assets
$17.8k
Employees
0
EIN
36-4086233
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Medicine NFP

Big Medicine, NFP promotes sustainability & green economics by operating a resale shop & website. Reducing virgin resource extraction protects wildlife habitat & mitigates toxic byproducts, pesticides, etc. That harm our whole eco system.
Revenue
$609.3k
Assets
$99.6k
Employees
0
EIN
36-4551681
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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