What NOT To Recycle In Chicago

Chicago Recycling Coalition President talks expansion
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Chicago Recycling Coalition President talks expansion
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What NOT To Recycle In Chicago

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Have you ever put a greasy pizza box in your recycling bin in Chicago? Now, why you’d you go and do that? Greasy pizza boxes are a definite no-no for your blue bin. In fact, throwing one in there could mean that the entire batch of recycling will be thrown in the garbage. Patty Wetli of DNAinfo has laid out a comprehensive list of recycling do’s and don’ts for Chicago residents. She breaks it down.