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Creating Environmental Empowerment

Members of the Inner City Green Team

Inner City Green Team Rallies for Recycling in New York City Housing Authority since 2009.

Inner City Green Team at a Glance

The key to a successful recycling program is convenience

ICGT (Inner City Green Team) is a multi-tiered operation involving community engagement activities for the youngest to the eldest of participants.

 

Our “service delivery” approach makes recycling and waste prevention convenient and accessible to residents. We combine environmental education, door-to-door pick-up service for recyclables and reward incentives to motivate the community.

Our Impact

Workforce Development

NYCHA residents are hired in order to create employment opportunities and build a stronger community

Recycling Education

Residents are trained on proper recycling practices and recieve a recycling kit

Community Development

We create civic engagement by empowering and supporting our community

Our Partners

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Textile collection with Helpsy

Compost collection pilot program with FoodCycler

Food rescue and distribution with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

Battery collection program with Staples

Plastics collection for reuse with Prescious Plastic

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What we do and why

Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Inner City Green Team emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire to increase environmental awareness.

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See how much we have collected

In 2024 we expanded our collection of waste streams to include textiles in partnership with Helpsy as well as plastic containers for redistribution to Prescious Plastics 

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Separating Waste

Metal/Glass/Plastics

Recyclables that belong in the blue bin: glass jars and bottles, aluminum foil and cans, rigid plastics

Folded Clothes

Textiles

Textile waste such as clothing, shoes, towels and rags, bedding etc.

paper recycling

Paper/Cardboard

Recyclables that belong in the green bin: paper and cardboard

Crushed Plastic Bottles

Redeemables

Recyclable bottles that can be redeemed for a deposit refund

Recycle Right Collection Program

The Recycle Right Collection Program has begun for Wagner Residents! Enroll now to receive a free Sort n’ Store Kit & at-your-door recycling collection service.

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Participation is vital to help maintain and expand this service for every NYCHA resident.

Take this opportunity to do your part to help save our planet and create much-needed green collar jobs for NYCHA residents.

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1

Fill your Sort n' Store bags 

On collection day, place filled green and blue
bags outside your door
by 9 AM

2

Bags are emptied on collection day

Recyclables will be then be collected between 9 AM & 12 PM

3

Take in your empty bags and repeat!

Your empty bags will be hung back on your door for the next  collection

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Recycling 101

We make recycling simple by following the city's sanitation guidelines. Learn more about what can be recycled and how to separate your recyclables.

“We have 2 mothers, one that gave us birth and the other sustains us. And let’s show her the love that we show our mothers [with ICGT]."

Eric Adams, NYC mayor

Our Work

We are focused on poverty alleviation and community development. See our work and news coverage.

Get Involved

Become a valuable part of our organization and expand our operations with your support.

Get in Touch

Reach out to learn more about our program and ask any questions you may have.

 

(802) 331-0454

innercitygreenteam@gmail.com

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