Locations
Wondering if we're in your city? Check out our locations below:
Chicago, IL
Available Services
Chicago's Compost Solution
Serving Chicago since 2018.
Block Bins started in Chicago from just a handful of requests made by citizens.
Over 1000 tons of food scrap diverted from landfills.
Upcoming Services
Dedicated Plastic Recycling
No more asking “Is this plastic recyclable?” Recycle all clean plastics #1-#7.
We use a state-of-the-art recycling facility that recycles any type of plastic.
Bring Block Bins to your city
Crowdfunding meets composting
Start compost and other recycling programs in your city, without all the government bureaucracy.
Create compost and recycling programs out of thin air. No door-knocking or lobbying required. Just request bins with your like-minded neighbors using our real-time map.
Built & run by your community
Your community's haulers can run the Block Bins program in your area, or we'll build you a local collections team.
Haulers can contact us to learn more.
100 requests
100 requests is all your city needs to start a composting or recycling service with Block Bins.
Refer & earn
Once you have a bin in your city, you can earn a free month by sharing Block Bins with others.