Citrus Peels
Citrus peels can be utilized to create natural clothing dyes and other organic products.
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Electronics
Chargers, tablets, pagers, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, gaming systems, laptops, keyboards, mice, & USB cables.
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Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds can be utilized to create natural clothing dyes and other organic products.
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Plastic Bags
Plastic shopping bags are not accepted through city curbside recycling program.
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Eggshells
Eggshells can be utilized to create natural clothing dyes and other organic products.
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Mixed Food Waste
Food waste collected for composting services. Service as needed or weekly/monthly subscription.
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Used Kitchen Oil
Oil is harmful to the environment when disposed of improperly or poured down the drain.
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Paint Cans
Paint cans can be harmful to the environment when disposed of improperly.
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We are currently serving select neighborhoods in the Corktown area with hopes to gradually expand operations. If you are within the area highlighted on the map below, we can likely service your location. To schedule a pickup, please fill out the following form.
Past and Present Partners
Ecosphere Organics
Ecosphere Organics is an alternative materials company transforming food and other organic waste into raw materials for different industries. Ecosphere is developing a machine-learning platform to solve the issue of organic waste utilization. This technology optimizes resource recovery and material processing, enabling sustainable circular economy solutions.
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Human-I-T
Human-I-T is a nonprofit and social enterprise that creates equitable access to opportunity by providing devices, internet access, digital skills training, and tech support for communities left on the wrong side of the digital divide, while at the same time, empowering businesses and organizations to do good by diverting technology from landfills to protect our planet.
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Intermode
Intermode revolutionizes the way businesses utilize robotics by offering a hassle-free mobility platform Provide businesses with an operationally efficient platform that allows them to easily integrate robotics into their business with flexibility and minimal financial risk.
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North Corktown Neighborhood Association
North Corktown Neighborhood Association is a non-profit organization of neighbors representing the North Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. Formed in 2013, the NCNA seeks to lift the voices of the neighbors within the boundaries of the North Corktown neighborhood.
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Scrap Soils
Scrap Soils is a composting non-profit dedicated to diverting food waste for a more sustainable Detroit. We run a weekly food waste pickup service for residents and businesses around the city. We strive to cultivate a sense of urgency and ownership around compost as an essential natural resource.
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