May 10 - 16, 2021 Vol. 29 No. 19
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Arts & (Home) Entertainment
We are replacing our usual calendar with virtual events and recommendations from StreetWise vendors, readers and staff to keep you entertained at home!
SportsWise
A discussion on why the NBA is so exciting this season!
Cover Story: Recycling
Recycling is crucial to society, and yet there are still reasons why people don't do it. However, we can do better by educating people on the impact of recycling in their cities, teaching them how to recycle, from metals to building materials, to pharmaceuticals. This can change the quality of life in Chicago in a big, positive way.
Inside StreetWise
Vendor A. Allen shares his thoughts on going green.
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ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Historic Yums!
'Era of Opulence: Chinese Fine Dining' The Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) kicks off a new exhibition with its "Era of Opulence: Chinese Fine Dining" mini-exhibit running through September 26. The main exhibition called "Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles and Successes" is scheduled for opening next year in late February 2022. To whet your appetite, this mini-exhibit will focus on historic exquisite Chinese restaurants. It will highlight the immigrant struggles leading to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, and the success story of restaurateur, Chin F. Foin. Early 20th century artifacts from the Museum’s collection such as King Joy Lo’s menu and lacquer food basket will be on display. Louis Armstrong’s milestone “Cornet Chop Suey” and Margaret Johnson’s “Who’ll Chop Your Chop Suey (W hen I’m Gone)” will transport the visitor back to that era. For more information, visit ccamuseum.org/category/current-exhibits/. .
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
A Remarkable Career!
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Celebrating Sir Andrew Davis Music Director Sir Andrew Davis leads members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and star soloists in a rousing concert that celebrates his remarkable career at Lyric. The program includes selections from Mozart's beloved comedy, "The Marriage of Figaro" — the first opera Sir Andrew conducted at Lyric — and Stravinsky's English-language masterpiece "The Rake's Progress" — the last opera he would have conducted as music director this spring — with personal narration from some of your favorite Lyric artists. Join Lyric Opera to raise a glass to Sir Andrew — and to more than three decades of his glorious music-making! The event premieres Sunday, May 16 at 6 p.m. and is performed in Italian and English with English closed captions available. Visit www.lyricopera.org for more information.
Do you believe in magic?
The Magic Parlour at Home Third-generation magician and mind reader Dennis Watkins’ popular virtual offering, “The Magic Parlour at Home” will continue on Saturday nights through June 30. W hat began as a temporary pivot in response to the pandemic has now run for more than nine straight months. Audiences of all ages have been “wow-ed” by Watkins’ world-class virtual mind reading and interactive magic that has been brought directly to their homes for the past year. In a time when being physically together has not been possible, “The Magic Parlour at Home” has offered families, co-workers, and friends a joy-filled experience and sense of community. Tickets for “The Magic Parlour at Home” are now available for $49 and can be purchased online at themagicparlourchicago.com. .
A Cleaner City!
Beach Clean-up As the weather warms up, Adopt-A-Beach has started its 2021 program. Bottle caps, cigar tips, cigarette butts and straws are among the top 10 litter items, but traveling trash washed into the lake after storms can also mean broken bits of plastic and styrofoam. Team Leaders and volunteers must follow federal, state, and local coronavirus-related guidelines and should use their best judgement when planning and attending cleanups. Learn more and find a location at adopt.greatlakes.org/.
New Exhibit!
'Momentum' The emergence from a turbulent season can be a time of positive change, fueling momentum to keep moving forward. In Springboard Arts Chicago’s new exhibit, “Momentum,” the idea of moving forward with strength and purpose is depicted in the vibrant work of the artists and in the subject matter they address. They hope you will take inspiration from the beauty of these works as we continue our steady march toward a joyful future. Open now through May 24, visit springboardarts.com/momentum-exhibit/ for more information on how to book tickets and when to view the exhibit. ("Under the Flamingo" by Lauri Novak, pictured).
Shop Local!
Andersonville Farmers Market The Andersonville Farmers Market (AFM) is pleased to return for its 12th season on Wednesdays from 3 – 7 pm from May 12 – October 20, on Catalpa Ave. between Clark St. and Ashland Ave. Featuring more than 25 vendors, AFM will continue to operate as a hybrid market in 2021, giving shoppers the option of shopping in person or ordering in advance for pick-up. City and state COVID-19 protocols will remain in place to keep vendors, customers, staff and volunteers safe. Visit https://andersonvillemarket.org/#vendors to order online and find more information.
Fresh takes on Broadway!
'New Faces Sing Broadway' Filmed on-site at Chicago’s historic Studebaker Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre’s New Faces Sing Broadway series returns, taking audiences on a musical journey from the start to the finish of an entire Broadway season in 90 minutes. Jeff Award-winning actor Kelvin Roston, Jr. (pictured) hosts and introduces the audience, virtually, to the next generation of Chicago music theatre artists while serving as the guide to the stars, songs and stories of the 1961 Broadway season. Tickets start at $25. Find more information on how to stream through May 16 at porchlightmusictheatre.org/events/new-faces-singbroadway-1961/
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Vendors Russell Adams, John Hagan, and Donald Morris chat about the world of sports with Executive Assistant Patrick Edwards.
SPORTSWISE
The NBA
keeps this season exciting
Patrick: Fresh off of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discussion, we stay with the NBA, which has been very exciting thus far this season. Still dealing with COVID-19 and its effects, the teams are continuing to give us competition at the highest level, making it so we have no friggin’ idea who is going to pull it out this year. However, by the end of this, we will have four opinions on how the season will shake out. John, let’s begin with you— what do you think about this season with everything that’s been going on? John: Thanks, Patrick. First, I am very excited about the NBA. The competition is tough, and there is a nice variety of talent in the leagues. There’re quite a few rookies transitioning very well. Obviously, Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball leads the pack. He was injured recently, but is scheduled to make a return by the time this runs. Russ: Yeah, he’s averaging 15.9 points per game (ppg), 6.0 rebounds per game (rpg), and 6.3 assists per game (apg)—excellent numbers for a first-year player. John: You’re right. Let me also mention Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards— Donald: The overall #1 pick in the Draft, I might add. John: Yes…ahead of the celebrated LaMelo Ball. Although Edwards is somewhat inconsistent and, often off the mark, when he has been on it,
he has been really on it. His stats are slightly down compared to Ball’s, but not by much. 14.9 ppg, 4.0 rpg, and handing out 2.5 assists per game. Patrick: Definitely has me looking forward to his development over the next few years. Donald: All right, enough rookie talk; let’s discuss those veteran difference-makers as it relates to the championship. Patrick: Sounds good, sir, but before we do, I must mention our rookie here in Chicago, Patrick Williams. This guy is averaging 10.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, and 1.2 apg…and this is on a team with Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, and Coby White, so he’s definitely going to be a winner. Donald: You’re right. And he’s only been getting better. But, yeah, back to the players who are the primary drivers to the championship. Kawhi Leonard, LeBron
James, Kevin Durant, James Harden— Russ: Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker—shoot, we keep, for some reason, forgetting about this Sun, but he makes us remember every time he’s out there…and he doesn’t complain— John: Milwaukee Bucks’ “Greek Freak” Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Lakers’ Anthony Davis. Too many. Patrick: Portland’s Damien Lilliard, who gave us one of the most thrilling playoffs runs last year—and they didn’t even get past the second round! Russ: Damn good point. Patrick: All right, so my feeling on this season is that there’re a few teams who could end up hoisting the trophy at season’s end. Out of the West, we have the Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns—mind you, I haven’t even mentioned the
returning champions: The Los Angeles Lakers, who, I believe, will repeat. Donald: I’m with you… assuming LeBron returns healthy. But, out of the East, we have some winners over there, too. Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76’ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics— some good teams. John: I’m going with the Nets to come out of the East. I mean, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant— c’mon! Russ: I’m with you, John. But I’m not sure they have—yet— what it’ll take to beat the Lakers, but I’ll agree they’re the elite of the East. Patrick: So, let’s make a promise to revisit this once we get some down-the-stretch action and actual playoff seedings—cool? All: Cool! Any comments or suggestions? Email pedwards@streetwise.org
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RecyclinginChicago by Suzanne Hanney
Recycling is a paradox: admirable, but still widely ignored. There are Chicagoans who advocate for going green, yet the city has the lowest recycling rate of any major metropolitan city in the U.S. A survey done by the Better Government Association (BGA) found that Chicago’s rate was 9 percent. In comparison, the second-lowest city was Houston with a recycling rate of 17 percent in 2018. San Jose, however, has a rate of 80 percent. What can Chicagoans do to combat this low recycling rate? Educating people on the impact of recycling in their cities and teaching them how to recycle are two ideas that are consistently mentioned. Regarding the impact of recycling, you may think that only sea turtles benefit from humans’ good works. Actually, a community benefits in many ways.
Some people attribute Chicago’s low recycling rates to contamination stickers. Often, if one item in a bin isn’t recyclable, Waste Management has to label the bin as contaminated, and nothing in it will be recycled. Waste Management had received only yearly contracts since 2018. On April 5, the City awarded a three-
recyclebycity.com/chicago/guide offers guidelines: • Rinse, wipe or scrape out food and drain out liquids • Recycle items loosely in the Blue Cart without a bag. • Containers, glass bottles and jars, metal cans, paper, and cardboard can be recycled, while plastic bags, plastic wrap, food and liquid, and scrap metal cannot be recycled in the Blue Carts. Avoid things like garbage, electronics and tanglers (like hoses, cords and chains), or the cart could be labeled as contaminated. There are some gray areas that can get confusing. For example, paper cups meant for hot coffee cannot be recycled, but the paper sleeves and the plastic tops can be. Plastic grocery bags cannot be placed into traditional recycling carts in Chicago, but Mariano’s has bins for them, along with plastic overwrap for toilet paper and similar goods, bubble wrap, water bottles, bread bags, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves and more. These items come back as composite decking. In the last three years, Mariano’s has recycled 186.6 million pounds of plastic. However, the Blue Cart system is just the beginning for recycling in Chicago. The commodities we use every day are often overlooked. Furniture, aluminum cans and other metals, old clothes, even ratty underwear - all of it can be recycled instead of being sent to a landfill. Even items that can’t be recycled can be disposed responsibly.
CLOTHING According to EcoWatch and Earth 911, the fashion industry is second only to big oil as the dirtiest industry in the world. The scale of waste is immense - 150 million tons of clothing is sold worldwide every year, the majority of which ends up in landfills. The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) reports that nearly 85 percent of textile waste ends up in the trash. NERC explains the material recycling process. When clothes are recycled to a charity or a forprofit textile collection business, they are first sorted and graded. The best clothing, shoes, washcloths, etc., are typically resold through thrift shops in the US. Clothing that is wearable - but might be missing a few buttons or have some other minor flaws - is typically sold in bulk and winds up in overseas markets. Then, the unwearable items, like rags, towels, used underwear and so on are further separated. Some items are cut up and resold to industrial markets as wiping rags. Other material is sold off to be shredded for insulation, or used to stuff cushions and stuffed animals, or for carpet padding and soundproofing in the automotive industry. Chicago Textile Recycling (CTR) diverts over 2½ million pounds of waste from area landfills annually in conjunction with its parent company, Wipeco, Inc., which turns them into wiping rags. Visit chicagotextilerecycling.com for the list of items it accepts. Clean, bagged items can be placed in the bin outside its warehouse at 250 N. Mannheim Road in Hillside. Additionally, Donate Stuff picks up items like clothing, shoes, coats, purses, athletic equipment and small home goods. Donors need only specify the charity they wish to benefit. Donatestuff.com A CTR collection bin in Mundelein Park.
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A community’s commitment to a cleaner environment is often considered a reflection of a higher quality of life. Recycling attracts companies that process recyclables as well as suppliers who reuse these materials in their products, which means more businesses and more jobs. A study done by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pointed out that recycling industries not only offer higher paying jobs than the national average, they also prevent communities from sending valuable items to their landfills.
year contract to Lakeshore Recycling (LRS). Starting in June, LRS will assume four of six recycling zones on the Northwest and South Sides: any Blue Cart less than 50 percent contaminated. The Department of Streets and Sanitation will handle two North and Southwest Side zones.
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multaneously, it offers job training and placement for people with barriers to employment. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, ERW’s 28,000 square-foot warehouse offers solid core doors and windows, light fixtures and ceiling fans, reclaimed wood, bricks and building materials; kitchen and bath cabinets and granite counters, bathroom vanities, sinks, tubs and toilets; kitchen appliances; wood flooring and trim; HVAC units; antique door handles and hardware; solid wood furniture and more. evanstonrebuildingwarehouse.org
Building Materials & Home Furnishings Furniture is the least recycled item in the United States, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. More than 80 percent of the 12 million tons of end-stage furniture went into landfills in 2018. That same year, Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) began, with a mission to provide dignity, stability and comfort to Chicagoans moving out of temporary shelters and into supportive housing. CFB accomplishes this by providing them a place to handpick an entire home’s worth of furnishings. Since its inception, CFB has furnished 4,195 homes for 10,220 people; that's 2,209 tons of furniture. Acceptable items for donation include beds, couches, armchairs, dressers, desks, end tables, coffee tables, kitchen tables + chairs, dishware, rugs, lamps, artwork, mirrors, and more. Upholstered items should not be broken or ripped. Wood items should not have excessive watermarks, chips or missing hardware. Donations can be dropped off at CFB’s warehouse, 4800 W. Roosevelt Road, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Call ahead (312.752.0211) so someone can meet you downstairs. Items can also be picked up for a sliding scale donation. www.chicagofurniturebank. org/donate
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Rebuilding Exchange is a nonprofit that creates a market for reclaimed materials by diverting them from landfills. Donated doors, trim & molding, flooring & tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lumber, appliances, architectural salvage, cabinetry, radiators & fireplaces and windows are available to the public at its 25,000-square-foot warehouse, 1740 W. Webster Ave. In addition to the warehouse, its social enterprises include workshops on how to use reclaimed materials to live more sustainably or how to make repurposed furniture, and an employment-training and job placement program for Chicagoans with barriers to employment. Scheduled pickup of donations is available Wednesday through Saturday. Materials must be uninstalled before arrival and located on ground level unless there is a freight elevator and loading dock. Materials that cannot be accepted include liquids and semi-liquids like paints and cleansers; lightbulbs and fluorescent light fixtures, fabric-based materials, pipes, electrical wires and insulation. 773.252.2234, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 days a week; rebuildingexchange.org. The Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse (ERW), 1245 Hartrey in Evanston, is a building re-use nonprofit that sells products at 50 to 90 percent below retail prices so that everyone can afford to fix up their homes while keeping materials out of landfills. Si-
Why deconstruct instead of demolish? Because the Environmental Protection Agency says that 534 million tons of construction and demolition debris were generated in the United States in 2014, according to the ERW website. In the process, harmful particulates such as lead dust and sulfur dioxide were released into the environment. In contrast, deconstruction offers reduced disposal costs. Plus, everything removed from the house can be claimed on taxes as a donation to this qualified 501(c)(3). Deconstruction also creates jobs. ERW’s workforce training program is 20 weeks, paid, with a certified curriculum in deconstruction, forklift certification, training in home repair, renovation and construction and more. Quotes on deconstruction projects can be obtained from ERW’s Director of Business Development, Kort Linden, kort@evanstonrebuildingwarehouse.org, 847.220.7167. ReStore Chicago offers new and gently used furniture, appliances, cabinets, home accessories, lighting, flooring, hardware, plumbing, tools, windows, lumber and building material, and more. Last year, the store diverted 854 tons from landfills. www.habitatchicago.org/restore/visit Proceeds provide funding to Habitat Humanity to create affordable housing and help neighborhoods like West
Left: The Chicago Furniture Bank, 4800 W. Roosevelt Rd. Center: Habitat for Humanity's ReStore, 6040 N. Pulaski Rd. Right top: Recyclable electronics. Right below: Scrap metal and copper shards.
Pullman and Greater Grand Crossing thrive. In addition to furniture and all the above items, cars and in-kind donations – concrete, drywall, construction support – are also accepted. Business donations (from individual homeowners, contractors or home design store owners with rotating inventory) can be made with Chris Kennedy, ReStore procurement manager, 312.563.0296 x 204 or chris.kennedy@habitatchicago.org ReStore, 6040 N. Pulaski Road, will reopen June 17 and will start accepting donations June 24. Store hours will be 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; donations will be accepted from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Check www.habitatchicago.org/restore/donate for details or call 312.563.0296 x 203. CHEMICALS & ELECTRONICS Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility, 1150 N. Branch St., two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street. Materials should be dropped off only when the facility is open: 7 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m. Thursdays and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. The facility accepts household chemicals such as bleach and drain cleaners; batteries; oil-based and aerosol paints and thinners; fluorescent light bulbs; antifreeze; motor oil, gasoline and auto fluids; herbicides and pesticides; propane tanks for BBQ grills; lead acid batteries; hair spray aerosol cans; lawn, pool and hobby chemicals; mercury thermometers; small fire extinguishers. Chicagoans can also obtain useable paints, stains and cleaners for free at the facility’s material exchange room, with the assistance of a staff person. They do not have to drop off any items of their own. Electronics that it accepts include TVs; computers, keyboards and mice; printers; fax machines; scanners; VCRs, DVD players and recorders; digital converter boxes; cable and satellite receivers; video game consoles; portable digital music players such as mp3 and iPods.
Computers dropped off there will have their hard drives wiped clean. Materials will either be reused or broken apart and recycled through a joint program of the Illinois Department of Corrections, City of Chicago and PC Rebuilders and Recyclers to train formerly incarcerated people in electronics recycling and place them in jobs. Recycled computers are then made available to schools, churches, nonprofits and low-income families. Central Metal Recycling, 5618 W. Fillmore St., Chicago; 773.345.8610; 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7-11 a.m. Saturday; centralmetalrecycling.net.
It accepts E-scrap for 15 cents a pound: the insides of computers and cell phones, towers, PCB boards and motherboards, but not old monitors with bulbs. The City of Highland Park Recycling Center, 1180 Half Day Road, accepts up to 7 electronics items per visit, excluding cords and cables, at no charge from Lake County residents every Tuesday and first Saturdays from 7 a.m. -1 p.m. Clothing, textiles, shoes, up to 8 fluorescent light bulbs, and polystyrene foam are also accepted. Solid Waste Agency of Lake County accepts household chemical waste by appointment only at 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee; 847.377.4950; see swalco.org for preparation guidelines. METALS When people talk about “the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle,” they usually think of plastic, paper and bottles, but metals should be added to that list, says a large Chicago metal recycler. Processing recycled metal takes less energy than mining and purifying new metal. Recycling a single aluminum beverage can save enough energy to power a 60-watt bulb for more than four hours, notes the website of Marcells Paper and Metal INC., which serves corporate clients on the northwest side.
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Metal prices are high in the Midwest, but Chicago prices are highest in the nation, says Joe Skowronski, owner of Greenway Metal Recycling on the northwest side. Greenway is another recycler for manufacturers. “Chicago is the mecca for scrap,” Skowronski said in a telephone interview. Making steel from scrap takes roughly 50 percent less energy than making it from iron ore, which must also be mined. “Demand is very strong because supply is short for steel mills to make new product. Orders are really strong for manufacturers and the lead time to get new steel is extremely high: eight to 12 weeks,” he said. "The reason is pent-up demand since the drop in both demand and supply over the last year." Cast iron and other heavy metal used in steel is ferrous – a magnet will be drawn to it – and it is strong enough to use in bridges and skyscrapers. Even rusted or corroded ferrous metals can be recycled, according to the Greenway website. Greenway turns all its ferrous metal into new products. Non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, brass, lead and zinc contain less than 1% iron, so they are pliable, nonmagnetic, rust-resistant, used for wiring and electronics, roofing, gutters and pipes. Non-ferrous metals do not lose their chemical properties during recycling, so they can go through the process endless times, according to Greenway. For that reason, Skowronski says that smaller recyclers and so-called “alley peddlers” fill an economic – and an ecological -- need. StreetWise Vendor A. Allen, for example, used to recycle aluminum cans (See column, page 14). “People make an honest living by doing that; aluminum goes for a very good price,” he said. Some of his friends even read the newspaper stock market pages to see how the commodity was trading. Yet another reason for recycling is ecopolitics: the United States is not self-sufficient in these commodities. Bauxite is the ore used to make primary aluminum required for airplanes because of its consistency. According
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to Alcircle.com, Guinea, Australia and Brazil have the largest reserves, but the United States imports its bauxite from Jamaica and South America, according to eia.gov, the website of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Making primary aluminum is electricity-intensive but making secondary aluminum (used in beverage cans and automobile engine blocks) is less so. The United States is the world's fourth largest producer of copper, of which there are 200 years of resources left, according to copperalliance.org. It imports iron ore from Brazil, Canada, Sweden, Chile and other nations. Here are a few recyclers that take items from the public, from among more than 15 found in a Google search. Aluminum went for about 35 cents a pound, but cans generally 40 cents; copper was about $2.80 to $3; stainless steel 35 cents. Abco Metals Co., 1020 W. 94th St., Chicago; 773.881.1504; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; www. abcometalsil.com. Abco also works with corporate customers who might want collection containers at their sites. Abco takes non-ferrous scrap metals; if it attracts a magnet, it contains iron, so they don’t accept it. What they do want is scrap aluminum and cans, copper, lead, tin, zinc, brass, gold and silver. Look for insulated copper wire, old copper or new aluminum gutters, aluminum or copper radiators or the brass steam valve from cast iron radiators; brass plumbing fixtures or railings, lead water lines, stainless steel sinks, faucets. Central Metal Recycling, 5618 W. Fillmore St., Chicago; 773.345.8610; 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7-11 a.m. Saturday; www.centralmetalrecycling.net. Central takes all iron and ferrousgrade metals; all grades of aluminum including cans; solid copper and insulated wire; brass, stainless steel; metals from house renovations. This recycler between I-290 and Roosevelt Road “values every pound of your business whether a few pounds or a
truckload,” according to its website. Its clients include industrial or commercial customers doing inventory write-downs or plant reconfiguring, environmentally conscious homeowners who are remodeling or replacing appliances, or full-time scrappers, “the classic Chicago alley metal collectors who provide an invaluable service to our communities and municipalities. “These hard-working folks prevent tons of recyclable material from filling our landfills. We treat the full-time scrapper with the friendliness and professionalism they deserve with minimal waiting, while paying top prices for their collected materials.” JayBen Scrap Metal West, 2910 W. Carroll, Chicago; 7 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon Sunday. JayBen Scrap Metal South, 6301 S. Bell Ave., 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayFriday, 7 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.noon Sunday; Chicago Scrap Iron and Metal North, 4555 W. Grand Ave.; 7-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 773.533.4200; jbscrapmetal.com. JayBen accepts aluminum (even pots and pans), aluminum cans and rims, brass, cell phones, computers, copper, die cast, electric motors, electronics, laptops, lead, nickel, precious metals, stainless steel, steel, steel case batteries and zinc, even scrap from home renovations. JLG Recycling, 3252 W. 31st St., Chicago; 773.321.9734; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. JLG takes aluminum and steel among a variety of scrap metals. Bring identification. South Chicago Iron and Metal, 1313 W. 74th St., Chicago; 733.488.1313; 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.1 p.m. Saturday; scimco.com. South Chicago’s website says it purchases scrap from the public with a technology that allows them to pay well and deter theft. The site accepts aluminum cans, wheels and siding; car batteries; copper wire and pipe; electric motors; appliances, radiators and catalytic converters, pots, pans.
car batteries. Even old cars (with title) are accepted at a rate of $200 per ton. The fluid is removed and pumped to a liquid storage facility. PAINT RECYCLING The City of Chicago’s Household Chemical & Computer Recycling Facility at 1150 N. Branch St. accepts oil-based paint. However, it no longer accepts latex paint because of its high disposal cost and low environmental impact. 7 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m. Thursdays and 8 a.m.-3p.m. first Saturday of the month cityofchicago.org Regarding latex paint, both the City website and that of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency advise mixing kitty litter, sawdust or shredded paper into the can to absorb the remaining paint, then pouring it into a bag and throwing it away when dry. GotPaintPICKUP.com service to both homeowners and condo buildings with 9 a.m.-4 p.m. pickup on prearranged day. Rates are $2 for a one-quart can, $5 for a one-gallon can and $20 for a five-gallon bucket. Solid Waste Agency of Lake County accepts oil-based, but not latex, paint by appointment only on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee; 847.336.9340; swalco.org
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS Why should you recycle your expired or unused medications instead of flushing them down the toilet? The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) treats wastewater and provides stormwater management for Chicago and 128 suburban communities in Cook County. According to the MWRD’s Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, Allison Fore, “Wastewater treatment plants are not designed to process pharmaceutical waste. As a result, medications which pass through the system are released into area waterways and can harm aquatic life.” The MWRD has a blue Medsafe drug dropoff box in the lobby of its office building at 100 E. Erie St. (9 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F). If the box is locked, do not leave it outside; come back another time. Dropoff boxes are also available 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 days a week outside MWRD’s three water reclamation plants: Stickney WRP, 6000 W. Pershing Road, Cicero 708.588.3000; Calumet WRP, 400 E. 130th St, Chicago, 773.256.3500; and O’Brien WRP, 3500 Howard St., Skokie, 847.568.8223. Medications generally should be in their original packaging and containers when possible. Use a permanent marker to block out your name and
Center column from top: Abco Metals Co.; Central Metal Recycling; Aluminum cans at JayBen Scrap Metal West; JLG Recycling; South Chicago Iron and Metal. Right: Paint recycling.
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Vendor a. Allen on going green
All Chicago Police Department facilities accept unwanted medicines through the MWRD program. For more information, call 311 or visit cityofchicago.org. The City of Chicago’s Household Chemical & Computer Recycling Facility at 1150 N. Branch St. accepts unused or expired prescriptions – non-controlled substances only, from 7 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m. Thursdays and 8 a.m.3p.m. first Saturday of the month. Other drop off sites include: • Evanston Police Department Dropbox, 1454 Elmwood Ave., 847.866.5000 (Open 24/7) • Kenilworth Police Department, 419 Richmond Road, 847.251.2141 Monday-Friday 24 hours • Oak Park Police Department (Dropbox) 123 Madison St., 708.383.6400 (Open 24/7) • Park Ridge City Hall Health Department 505 Butler Place 847.318.5291 First Thursday of the month, 8-11 a.m. • Skokie Courthouse (Dropbox) 5600 Old Orchard Road, 847.470.7280 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. No liquid forms of medication.
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• Wilmette Police Station (Dropbox) 710 Ridge Road, 847.256.1200 (Open 24/7) Medications only, no needles. • Winnetka Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road, 847.501.6029. Medications: Monday-Friday 8:304 p.m.; sharps Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • The full list is available at mwrd. org/medication-disposal CVS offers prescription medicine disposal at 1200 N. Ashland Ave., 773.342.5917; 2815 N. Western Ave., 773.486.4102; 345 Madison St., Oak Park 708.386.2157 Walgreens offers unwanted prescription medicine dropoff at 151 N. State St., 312.863.4249; 2001 N. Milwaukee Ave.773.772.2370; 3201 N. Broadway, 773.327.3591 and 811 Madison St., Oak Park, 708.383.9009 DisposeRx home medication disposal packets are available at Walgreen stores without disposals at no cost upon request. When water and the DisposeRx proprietary solidifying materials are added to the prescription vial and shaken, the drugs are dissolved and locked in a viscous polymer gel that can safely be disposed in the trash. CVS offers DisposeRx packets to people filling an opioid for the first time. More information is available at www.cvs.com/content/safer-communities-locate, www.walgreens. com/topic/pharmacy/safe-medication-disposal.jsp and https:// safe.pharmacy/drug-disposal/ –Rachel Koertner contributing
Walgreens has installed safe medication disposal kiosks at more than 500 stores nationwide (Walgreens photo).
I can easily see how recycling fits into this category. I know people who recycle for money – as I used to do. Although I am clean now, I took my empty beer cans to metal shops and sold the aluminum by the pound. I also know of people who recycle for the sake of the environment. Either way, for money or environment, it helps sustain natural resources for current and future generations. All of this is all good, but I would like to elaborate on how StreetWise is going green in pursuing knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible lifestyles. StreetWise has a way of recycling people, which is good for the environment. We still practice a hand up, not a hand out. Most of us vendors have turned from a life of crime or begging to becoming upright, hardworking businesspeople who daily go out to earn an honest living selling a very good quality, informative and entertaining magazine.
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personal information. Liquid containers should be placed in plastic bags. Illegal drugs, liquid containers of more than 4 ounces, sharps containers, needles, syringes, medical devices and other hazardous materials are not accepted. If you are dropping off outside your hometown, check with the site to see if they accept meds from nonresidents. Meds will not be reused, but destroyed responsibly.
Going green means pursuing knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.
There’s a lot of things you can recycle, from plastics, to paper, to metals, even sunlight. But nothing is more important than people.
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Orientation Participants complete a monthlong orientation, focusing on customer service skills, financial literacy and time management to become a badged vendor.
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