For more sustainable living, it's important to support local businesses to promote the local economy & community. Local businesses are owned & operated by your neighbors! They are invested in the well-being of your community & its future. #IndependentRecyclingServices

Skilled trades are essential to Chicago's growth over the coming years, and IRS is proud to be working with Hire360 Chicago to make sure that we have the tradesman to satisfy that demand. Check out Hire360 Chicago at: hire360chicago.com

Can you believe that only 15% of old, unwanted clothing is recycled? To do your part in cutting down on carbon emissions, make sure to donate your old clothing or even try buying some second hand!

Did you know that recycling 1 ton of cardboard saves 46 gallons of oil? Make a difference this holiday season by making sure all those gift boxes go to the recycling plant instead of the landfill!

When recycling, remember to make sure the items are clean and dry to prevent recycling contamination. #IndependentRecyclingServices

We have been Chicago's trusted waste and recycling company for over 40 years! As one of the largest privately-owned waste and recycling companies in the Chicago area, we pride ourselves on having competitive pricing. Reach out to us to get started with our team today!

Did you know that on average American uses 7 trees a year in products made from trees? Let's make sure every tree counts and keep our landfill free of carbon producing, organic waste! #recycle #recycling #reuserecycle #waste #chicago #312recycle #gogreen

Give back to the community! Support local environmental organizations such as: - Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) - Chicago Environmental Justice Network - Chicago Jobs with Justice #IndependentRecyclingServices

Happy Presidents' Day from IRS!

Did you know that it requires 95% less energy to make a aluminum can from recycled materials vs new aluminum? On top of that, aluminum is one of the easiest materials to recycle and process for reuse!

Taking on a home improvement project while you're at home? Take on a roll-off dumpster to save yourself a lot of hassle and headache! Reserving one is incredibly simple and cost effective. Start here: lnkd.in/dWZQKzR

By using travel coffee mugs, reusable water bottles, and other affordable items, you will cut down on your use of plastics. Not only will you save money in the long run, but you will reduce the amount of plastic bottles, bags, containers, and other commonly used plastics.

Here is an awesome aerial shot of our plant in the South Loop. We proudly serve the city of Chicago and the surrounding area! 🌆

For more sustainable living, it's important to support local businesses to promote the local economy & community. Local businesses are owned & operated by your neighbors! They are invested in the well-being of your community & its future. #IndependentRecyclingServices

Not sure what can be recycled? Check out this graphic, we have a small cheat sheet on all of our containers to make it easy to remember! #IndependentRecyclingServices #recycle #sustain #reuse #chicago #recycleright #recycleoften

Here is one of our compactors on the way to be dumped at our recycling facility. Our clients load recyclables into this on-site compactor, which is then picked up by one of our trucks when it reaches capacity. Each compactor can hold about 10 tons of material!

If you see one of our trucks driving to pickup locations around the city, give us a wave! 👋

We are a proud supporter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Join the 5k walk at Soldier Field October 14th to celebrate survivors, thrivers, and caregivers. Click the link in our bio to sign up or donate today!

We're exhibiting at The CooperatorEvents Chicagoland Expo at Navy Pier on November 7th! Register now and visit us at booth #316! invite.ilexpo.com/Independent-Re… #cooperatorexpo

We are forecasted for snow and plunging temperatures over the next few days. Extreme cold weather can be a safety hazard and a disruption to your regular service. Please reference the photos below to learn how your garbage/recycling containers should be kept!