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Recycling pots from nurseries

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Diane C.
Does anyone know of a local program that will collect all types of pots? My employer will only take the pots that originate from his greenhouse. In the meantime, my collection of pots is growing. Our municipal recycling program will not accept any black or painted plastic, regardless of the number stamped on it. The Chicago Tribune published an article on this situation recently and it appears that we don’t have a consistent pot recycling program in the Chicago area.

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3 Responses to “Recycling pots from nurseries”
  1. Chris Mest Says:
    August 9th, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    You might try, “We Grow Dreams” 1055 W. Washington St, West Chicago, 60185, 630-293-0100. http://wegrowdreams.org

  2. H Colleen Says:
    September 2nd, 2010 at 7:51 am

    Diane, you might also want to try Midwest Groundcovers in St. Charles. They do a limited pot recycling program through area garden centers like The Growing Place, but I believe they may also accept plastic pots from the general public. They accept certain sizes, but I think both black plastic and white or green. http://www.midwestgroundcovers.com.

  3. palma Says:
    September 6th, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Home depot took all my plastic pots and trays back, regardless of origin.

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