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welcome to WASTENOT!

At WasteNot we recognize that small changes (like household composting) make a big impact- and we’re so excited for you to join us! Read on to get the inside scoop on your new WasteNot membership.

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get ready for your first service

Keep an eye on your email to see when your first service date will be. On this day, your WasteNot compost bin will be delivered to your door!

Between your first WasteNot drop off and your next service day, fill your bin with compostables. Download our composting guide to learn what you can compost.

Have questions about your bucket location? Reach out to our support team below.

WHAT CAN YOU COMPOST with us?

    • ALL FOOD WASTE (COOKED OR RAW)

    • COFFEE GROUNDS/FILTERS, TEA BAGS

    • MEAT, FISH, BONES

    • EGGSHELLS, NUT SHELLS, NUTS, & PITS

    • DAIRY & NON-DAIRY ALTERNATIVES

    • BAKED GOODS & GRAINS

    • PAPER TOWELS & 100% PAPER PRODUCTS THAT ARE SOILED

    • PIZZA BOXES

    • BPI-CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS

    • NATURAL FIBERS/PRODUCTS: 100% CORK, 100% SILK, 100% COTTON, 100% WOOD

    • YARD WASTE, FLOWERS, PLANT TRIMMINGS

    • PRODUCE STICKERS

    • PLASTIC & STYROFOAM

    • GLASS, METAL, FOIL

    • EXCESSIVE OILS/LIQUIDS (FATS, GREASE, ETC.)

    • PET WASTE, DIAPERS, BABY WIPES

Learn bucket 101

  • On your scheduled service days, please have your bucket out by 6:30am at your specified location to ensure a successful service.

  • Our hardworking team makes sure your bucket is always cleaned and industrially sanitized fully between each service. Please be patient, your service may take place early in the morning through late afternoon, depending on your location.

  • A new bucket will be replaced for you on your service day, full of any items you purchase on WasteNot Shop.

Access Your Service Account

on the WasteNot service portal you can:

  • See your account and billing information

  • View your service dates

  • Track your diversion metrics

  • Opt in for service reminders & alerts

get Sustainable on WasteNot Shop

Visit our member exclusive, climate-friendly marketplace! WasteNot Shop is a one stop destination for eco-conscious consumers, with locally made goods, WasteNot exclusive product drops, and sustainable home essentials. All delivered FREE and with zero-emissions on your scheduled compost service.

Use code: SHOPNEWBIE15 for 15% off your first order!

keep an eye on your email: your invite to create your WasteNot Shop account will arrive within one week of your membership signup!

Service Add-ons

Glass Recycling

With only 40% of the glass added to your city recycling bin actually getting recycled, we at WasteNot decided there had to be a better option. Glass is an infinitely recyclable resource and WasteNot's Glass Recycling service will recycle 100% of your glass waste.

Soft plastics Recycling

With our one-time collection service, WasteNot offers convenient pickup for your soft plastics waste (think grocery, bread, & produce bags, plastic films, and more!) Add this item to your cart in WasteNot Shop and a designated Soft Plastics Recycling bag will be delivered on your next scheduled service date. Fill it up and return at your convenience with your scheduled compost or glass service.

Take advantage of Seasonal Offerings

  • Campaign Sign Recycling

    Exercise your right to recycle by keeping your signs out of landfills after election season is over!

  • Jack-o-lantern collection

    Don't let your spooky decorations haunt a landfill! Turn them in to nutrient rich compost instead.

  • Holiday Tree collection

    Keep the season merry by keeping those used Christmas trees out of landfills- don't forget to take off the decorations first!

  • Broken Light collection

    Broken lights are a real drag- keep them from getting dragged to the dump by leaving the recycling to us!

Compost at your workplace

We partner with hundreds of businesses and organizations throughout Chicagoland, helping them reduce waste and create a more sustainable workplace.

We're now offering residential WasteNot members a $200 credit applied to their home account for getting their workplace onboarded with WasteNot commercial services!

It's easy! Simply fill out the form below and we'll take it from there.

Refer and earn service credits

It’s a win-win situation! Help your friends and neighbors start composting with WasteNot and you will both receive $24 in service credit!

To begin, find your referral link through your WasteNot portal by clicking “REFER A FRIEND!” at the top of your online account. Follow the prompts and start earning $$ towards your future services!

give the gift of a cleaner planet!

Looking for a unique and thoughtful gift? Give the gift of sustainable living with a WasteNot gift card. Our door-to-door compost collection and glass recycling service make it easy for your loved ones to reduce their environmental impact.

Purchase a WasteNot gift card today and help create a more sustainable future.

opt in for our free compost givebacks

WasteNot members are eligable to receive FREE finished compost! Keep an eye on your email and be sure to OPT IN before the cutoff date in order to participate. Don't have a green thumb? We now offer the option to share your finished compost with a local non-profit.

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