Zero Waste Events

Composting & recycling services for weddings, fundraisers, conferences, parties, birthdays, community events & more!

Do you have an upcoming event that you would like to make a zero-waste event?

Here is how we can help:

  • We supply, deliver and set up large 35 gallon totes the day of your event. These containers look like standard, [yellow] trash bins and are equipped with compostable liners.

  • We will supply signage listing what is / is not compostable and attach these to the lids of the containers.

  • When the event has concluded, we will transport the containers to one of our processing sites.

  • We have a variety of compostable utensils, plates, cups and other common party supplies available for purchase.

  • We can also provide Recycling Services via 35 gallon rolling totes. These containers look like standard, [blue] recycling bins. We accept glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard, #1-5 Plastics and more.

  • **It is typically required that an Urban Canopy Compost Club staff member be present at the event to monitor the compost bins and assure compliance with the waste sorting.**

Some of our awesome Event Customers include: The University of Chicago, The University of Illinois, Chicago Event Management (The Chicago Marathon, The Shamrock Shuffle), Lula Cafe Catering, Republic Services (The Chicago Cubs), Old St Patrick's Church, Village of Park Forest, The Chicago Waldorf School and more!

“Through our partnership with The Urban Canopy, Phoenix Sustainability Initiative at the University of Chicago has helped bring composting services and awareness to many campus events, large and small. Originally a student-led project, our work has inspired University organizations like College Programming and Orientation and UChicago Dining to seek out and pay for composting services themselves. To date, this program has diverted 5,393 pounds of food and compostable serving materials from the landfill.” -Jess S.”

The Urban Canopy is a proud member of The Green Wedding Alliance! For a list of sustainable vendors and how you can host a greener wedding can be found here

If you’d like more information or would like to sign up for this service, please fill out the form below.

 
 

Compost Club Presentations and Information Sessions

Would you like a Compost Club staff member to present at an upcoming luncheon, conference, or other event?

Our base presentation charge is $200, given a standard presentation length. We’re available to present about composting in general, about The Urban Canopy, or about specifically setting up service in your building!

Please email compost@theurbancanopy.org for presentation requests.