Earth Day 2021 Theme- Restore The Earth

 

Earth Day: A Party for the Planet

Location: Brookfield Zoo North Parking Lot

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo but on this very special day we'll be showcasing some of the steps you can take that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! 

If you've been storing items in your basement and garage waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to dispose of them, you can recycle them at Brookfield Zoo! On Saturday, April 24, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the zoo will be collecting electronics, textiles, and used books (list of acceptable and unacceptable items below).

LOCATION UPDATE: 
Please enter the gate on 31st street, (around the corner from the main north lot). Please see map for exact location.

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• Reservations are not required for dropping off recycling, but ticket reservations are required if you plan to visit the zoo.

The process is easy. Drive into the north parking lot and representatives from the zoo and its partnering organizations will collect your items for recycling. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!

WHERE
Brookfield Zoo North Parking Lot, off 31st street, around the corner from the North main entrance.

WHEN
Saturday, April 24, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHAT CAN YOU DONATE
See the full list below of items that are acceptable as well as items that will not be accepted. 

Additional questions?  Contact us at marketingteam@czs.org.

ELECTRONICS (eWorks) Batteries must be removed from items
Acceptable Items • Computers • Laptops • Servers Holiday String Lights • Wire, Cable, Adapters • Power Supplies • Cell Phones • Modems • Tablets • Phones • Docking Station • Cable Boxes • Video Game Consoles • Microwaves • Small Metal Appliance (Toaster, Crock Pot, etc.) • Metal Fans • iPods/MP3 Players • iPads/Tablets • Handheld Gaming Systems • Chargers • Converter Boxes • Satellite Receivers • Printers • Scanners • VCR, DVD Player • Keyboards, Mice • Radios • Plastic Appliances • Plastic Fans • Flat Screen Monitor	Unacceptable Items • Batteries • Wooden Speakers • Smoke Detectors • Lightbulbs • Refrigerators • Dehumidifiers • AC Units • Vacuum Cleaners • Power Tools • Bags & Plastic Containers • All TVs
TEXTILES (UsAgain)
Acceptable Items • Blouses • Pants • Swimsuits • Sweaters • Socks • Coats • Shirts • Undergarments • Dresses • Tuxedos • Children's Clothing • Paired Shoes and Boots • Ties • Hats • Gloves • Scarves • Purses • Totebags • Backpacks • Belts • Plush Toys/Stuffed Animals • Bedding (Sheets, Comforters, Pillowcases) • Quilts • Curtains • Towels • Drapes	Unacceptable Items • Pillows • Rugs • Sleeping Bags • Carpet • Foam Mats • Mattresses • Cushions • Vinyl Shower Curtains • Ice/Roller Skates • Single Shoes • Extremely Damaged or Broken Shoes • Plastic and Wooden Toys • Dolls • Luggage • Wet or Smelly Items • Kitchen Supplies • Furniture/Foam Furniture • Office Supplies • Tools • Household Items/Appliances • Paper • Games • Strollers • Metal/Glass/Plastic Items • Dishes • Lamps • Blinds • Wrapping Paper • Puzzles • Car Seats • Fabric Scraps
OPEN BOOKS
Acceptable Items • Fiction • Nonfiction • Craft books • Cookbooks • Children's books • LPs (Good, Playable Condition) • CDs (Good, Playable Condition) • DVDs (Good, Playable Condition)