City of Chicago Department of Environment

City of Chicago's website related to governmental updates on initiatives and programs.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/environment

Chicago Recycles

Information on residential and special recycling programs for Chicago
http://www.chicagorecycles.org

City of Chicago HHW Program:

Chicago resource for disposal of common household hazardous products at two seasonal HHW collections in Chicago every year. This program accepts lawn chemicals and most household chemicals.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/SolidWaste/HazardousWaste.html

City of Chicago Bikes

Information on city sponsored bike initiatives and events
http://www.chicagobikes.org

City of Chicago Walks

Information on city sponsored walk initiatives and events
http://www.chicagowalks.org

Pollution Control Board - Illinois:

This board established a comprehensive state-wide program to restore, protect, and enhance the quality of the environment in Illinois.
http://www.ipcb.state.il.us/

Find Your Local Reuse Group:

http://green.yahoo.com/earth-day/find-a-group.html?csz=chicago%2C+Il

The Green Guide

http//:www.thegreenguide.com

How To Recycle Compact Florescent Lightbulbs

http://realestate.msn.com/Improve/Green/Article_mw.aspx?cp-documentid=7320281>1=35000/

Environmental Working Group

http://www.ewg.org/

Wilmette Village Green Initiatives

The Village of Wilmette has many programs dedicated to sustainability and"green" homes, including energy conservation, water conservation and eco-cleaning tips for your home.
http://www.wilmette.com/departments/greeninitiatives/default.aspx