NOT Accepting.

We cannot accept these unless they are brand new. Please recycle any gently used ones.

NOT Accepting.

Please recycle mailers at your local Jewel or Mariano’s and the boxes in your blue bins.

NOT Accepting.

Please recycle mailers at your local Jewel or Mariano’s and the boxes in your blue bins.

NOT Accepting.

Please recycle mailers at your local Jewel or Mariano’s and the boxes in your blue bins.

NOT Accepting.

Do not drop off your items in plastic grocery bags - use paper bags instead!

All plastic garbage bags can be dropped off at your local grocery store’s plastic film recycling bin.

NOT Accepting.

Ziploc bags are not accepted by us. They are difficult to recycle and we do not have the capacity to store or handle them.

NOT Accepting.

If brand new, they can be dropped off at the WasteShed. If used, they can be placed in your recycling bin.

NOT Accepting.

Check your local alderperson’s upcoming shred event. Your personal shredded documents cannot be reused by small businesses.

NOT Accepting.

Newspapers leave behind ink residues. Therefore, our customers cannot reuse it. Please recycle or post in your local Buy Nothing Facebook group.

NOT Accepting.

These are too specific. We don’t have any customers that could reuse these.

NOT Accepting.

These are too specific. We don’t have any customers that could reuse these.

- Free from holes, tears, dirt, sticky residue, ink stains.
- Do not cut label out.
- No UPS, USPS, or FedEx mailers.

We are NOT accepting fully recyclable padded mailers (like the ones from Amazon) or Kraft mailers (paper on the outside, bubble wrap on the inside).

Free from holes, tears, dirt, sticky residue, ink stains

No USPS, UPS, or FedEx

Do not cut label out

Free from holes, tears, dirt, sticky residue, ink stains

No Food bags or Ziploc bags

Any bags that have been in contact with food, oils, or dirt will not be accepted by us. Remove all receipts.

Clean, dry and free from debris

Reminder, these will be reused by others.

Small and large bubbles of any color are accepted. Bubbles must be inflated.

Remove all tape

Free from holes, tears, dirt, sticky residue, ink stains

All colors and types (foam and starch) are accepted.

• Place in secure packaging and keep separate from all other items. Do not mix with other items.

Fold the paper before dropping off. Balled up paper will not be accepted.

No wadded paper from shoes

Free from holes, tears, dirt, sticky residue, ink stains

Leave any tissue paper that comes with it - it’s part of the packaging.

• Free from holes, tears, dirt, sticky residue, ink stains

This item will be thick and upcycled from cardboard boxes.

• Free from holes, tears, dirt, sticky residue, ink stains

All colors are accepted.

• No private documents and personal mail shred

• Place in secure packaging and keep separate from all other items.

Only thin and flexible sheets will be accepted.

NO thick (>1/4”) pieces of foam. We do not have the capacity for those pieces.

All sizes of unbranded organza bagsaccepted

Designs are okay (e.g. stars, polka dots, etc).

No branded bags, no velvet or cloth bags.

No branded boxes.

Jewelry boxes must be without branding and in very good condition.

Clear or tan accepted. Used rolls accepted if there is an acceptable amount of tape left

• No duct tape, electrical tape, craft tape, painter’s tape, or double sided tape.

All sizes accepted, with or without handles.

Bags must be in very good condition. If they are torn or dirty, we encourage compositing or recycling them.

Tissue paper must be gently used or brand new. All colors are accepted. We will not accept tissue paper with holes or branding.

No holes or stains. Each bag must be washed and wiped down before dropping off.

Donated to a local CSA delivery service.

At this time, we can only accept small ice packs (smaller that 6”×6”).

Ice packs must be defrosted and dry. Place each ice pack individually into a Ziploc bag to prevent spills. Do not place multiple ice packs into 1 Ziploc bag.

All moving blankets must be clean and free of debris, pet hair, and holes. We will not accept any blankets that have a strong odor.

Must be inflated. Deflated air pillows will not be accepted and can be dropped off at a grocery store plastic bag recycling box.

Boxes must be flattened, unless they’re these mailers. If dropping off the wardrobe boxes, please include the bars.

We will NOT accept boxes that are dirty or have holes in them. No bankers boxes. No boxes with product photo on them.

All sizes accepted. Please make sure all sides are intact.

Both cylindrical and triangular are accepted. Please make sure both ends are intact before dropping off.

Totes MUST have lids and be wiped clean. No cracks or missing handles.

Done using your plastic totes for storage or moving? Drop them off with us so that someone else can reuse them.

All colors are accepted. Crates must be clean and in very good condition.

Unsure if we’ll accept them? Send us a photo.

All types of liners are accepted as long as they are encased in paper or plastic. If your liner is full of holes and the material is coming out, please do not drop it off with us as it makes a mess.

We will accept gently used or new:
- Wrapping paper
- Gift bags
- Bows
- Ribbon
- To & From labels
- Cards (must be new)

We will accept gently used or new birthday, anniversary, wedding, baby shower, etc:
- Wrapping paper
- Gift bags
- Cards (must be new)

Opened rolls are accepted as long as there is a decent amount still left on the roll.

Any material is accepted. Each bag must be washed before being dropped off. We cannot accept any that are dirty, stained, or missing handles.

Please wipe down all bags before dropping off. We cannot accept bags that have holes or ones that have torn handles.

We can only accept clean totes that are not torn up.

ACCEPTED FOR A FEE ONLY.

Pieces must be clean and have the recycling #6 on them.

Our charges are $5 for a paper grocery-sized bag or $8 for a 13-gallon trash bag. We are now accepting Styrofoam coolers for free!

*The fee helps pay for storage space and a rental vehicle needed to drop off the Styrofoam at a recycling facility.

Sets and individuals accepted. Please no sauce packets or straws.

These will be donated to a local pantry.

12, 18, or 30 counts, please make sure that all containers are clean. Paper, plastic, and Styrofoam accepted.

These will be reused by local pantries and a local farmer.

Please wash all bottles and remove labels as best as you can before dropping off. Thank you!

These will be donated to TinyShop Grocer for reuse.

Must be clean, not chipped, and wide-mouthed. No lids needed. Narrow-mouth jars will not be accepted. Must be actual mason jars - not regular glass jars.

These will be donated to TinyShop Grocer for reuse.

Please rinse out all containers and remove label as best as you can before dropping off.

These will be donated to TinyShop Grocer for reuse.

Plastic only, no cardboard or foam sleeves.

These will be donated to TinyShop Grocer for reuse.

Please check their list of accepted items before dropping off. All items must be brand new or gently used.

All items must be new (but can have open packaging)
- Unscented baby wipes
- Diapers (especially size Newborn and 1)
- Nursing pads (disposable or reusable)
- Perineal cold packs
- Any unused breastfeeding supplies (pump wipes, sterile bags, nursing bras, etc.)
- Baby bottles

Only orange, blue, and green see-through bottles are accepted - no opaque bottles. Please remove your label and make sure the bottles are clean.

Bottles are donated to One Tail at a Time.

Plastic pellets are not accepted. These must be packets, as shown in picture.

These are donated to Garfield Park Conservatory.

Please empty and rinse out as best as you can.

Plastic only.

Brita brand ONLY.

Please remove any and all liquid.

Coffee bags ONLY. Please empty and rinse out.

Must be empty and used.

Please remove all key rings.

LEGO brand ONLY

Plastic beer can holders/carriers. Any size and color. Remove all stickers as best as you can.

IDs, licenses, credit cards, gift cards, key cards. CUT ALL CARDS CONTAINING SENSITIVE INFORMATION.

Must be in good condition. Prescription glasses only.

All conditions accepted. Please tie matching sneakers together.

ONLY SNEAKERS.

Please make sure that tubes are empty.

Any condition.