Block Bins

We had a great time earlier this month at teaching a hands-on composting lesson!

Great to get the future generations involved with sustainability and composting!

🎃Pumpkin composting season is upon us 🎃

Excited to be partnering with a few local organizations to support residents composting pumpkins across the city! Check out the details below and compost your pumpkins after Halloween with Block Bins:

Sunday November 2nd, 10 am - 4 pm at Commercial Club Park with Chicago Conservation Corps Commercial Park Advisory Council & East Village Association (West Town, Chicago)
Saturday November 8th, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Carl Von Linne Elementary School
Saturday November 8th, 10 am - 2 pm at Lakeview High School with Alderman Matt Martin - 47th Ward

We are excited to be attending Fall Nature Fest! On Saturday, September 13th from 12-3pm, join us at LaBagh Woods with over 60 other environmental organizations from Chicago for this free event.

There will also be animals from the Brookfield Zoo, activities for families, food trucks, the Jesse White Tumblers, a DJ, giveaways, and much more! You can learn more about Fall Nature Fest at fallnaturefest2025.eventbrite.com.

This Earth Month, let’s grow something good—together. 🌎

We believe composting is one of the most powerful, everyday actions we can take for our planet. And during April, we’re making it even easier to get started and be part of something meaningful:

New to Block Bins?
Join any bin and get $10 off your first month with the code EARTHDAY at checkout — now through April 30th.

Already composting with us?
You’ll receive a $10 credit for every person you refer — and they’ll get $10 off, too! Just head to blockbins.com/refer to grab your referral link and start sharing. Your friends can join any bin in our network.

Whether you’re just getting started or have been composting with us for years, this is the perfect time to spread the word, invite others in, and keep the movement growing.

Because the more people composting, the bigger the impact — and the more good we can do, together.

Celebrate Earth Month with us.
Share the love. Spread the word. Grow the impact. 🌱

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