Green Pages: Reuse and Recycling Directory

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) provides the Green Pages Reuse and Recycling Directory, a useful resource for residents seeking outlets for items they no longer need.

The Reuse and Recycling Directory lists reuse opportunities for books, clothing, office equipment, sporting goods, toys and other materials. This guide also provides information on various aspects of recycling and waste, featuring sections for appliances, batteries, construction debris, electronics, office machine cartridges, metals, motor oil and many other items.

There are also online avenues to divert materials from the waste stream such as freecycle.org, craigslist.org and ebay.com that are used to post items to be purchased or picked up for free. Other helpful online sites include:

1800recycling.com – finds recycling locations near your zip code
earth911.com – provides recycling options for whatever item you specify
ecyclingcentral.com – electronics recycling locations
digitaltips.org – supplies information about using electronics responsibly and provides recycling locations

Download the Green Pages: Reuse and Recycling Directory 2012.

Help us spread the word! If you run across a new reuse or recycling source or learn about a change in the information we have provided, please contact SWANCC staff by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (847) 724-9205, x9. Thank you for your help!