Stay at Home Order

In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chicago has joined the State of Illinois in issuing a Stay at Home order effective Saturday, March 21st at 5pm CT. In addition, City of Chicago facilities are closed to the public. Staff are prioritizing essential services to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. As such, we may be delayed in responding to non-essential inquiries and service requests. To stay up to date on the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 response, please visit the City Coronavirus Response Center site.

Streets and Sanitation (DSS)

DSS provides a safe and healthy environment on the streets and alleys of Chicago

Chicago's Blue Cart Residential Recycling Program

Recycle By City Chicago 

The City's Blue Cart program provides bi-weekly recycling services to single family homes and multi-unit buildings with four or fewer units.  By recycling regularly, you can help reduce the need for landfills, lower disposal costs, reduce pollution and conserve natural resources, such as timber, water and minerals.   


Learn more about the Blue Cart program by exploring the following:

Questions and Comments: If you have Blue Cart questions, comments, or service requests, please call 311.

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