Composting Resources

Chicago Home Composting Program

Compost Hotline, the “Rotline” (773) 265-9587
Website: chicagohomecomposting.org
Bargain Compost Bins
Master Composter Training Program
Compost Education Centers

• Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N Central Park Avenue, (773) 638-1766, garfieldconservatory.org
• Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3807 W 111th Street, (773) 233-0476
• North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N Pulaski Road, (312) 744-5478, http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.results.cfm
• Eden Place Nature Center, 43rd Place and Shields Ave., (773) 624-8686, fullerpark.com
• Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N Sacramento Boulevard, (312) 746-9642, cityofchicago.org/Environment/GreenTech

Worm Composting*

Flowerfield Enterprises, (269) 327-0108, wormwoman.com, worms, books, curricula, supplies and information.

Lead Testing and Information*

• A&L Laboratories, (260) 483-4759, algreatlakes.com, lead testing.
• Stat Analysis Corp., (312) 733-0551, statanalysis.com, lead testing.

Green Building Materials and Information*

• Green Building Resource Center for information, (312) 746-4155, cityofchicago.org/Environment/GreenTech
• Resource Center for salvaged building materials, (773) 821-1351, resourcecenterchicago.org
• Nontoxicenvironments.com for “Dynoseal” wood treatment of inside of bins and “Clear Penetrating Oil” for wood treatment of bins outside.

Recycling Hotline: (312) 744-1614
Water Hotline: (312) 743-9283
General City Information: 311 or cityofchicago.org

*Note: This list is not all-inclusive. The City of Chicago and Home Composting Program partners do not officially endorse these facilities, and are not legally liable for the quality or price of their services.

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