Give It a New Home: Roscoe Village's Community Recycling Drive Finds New Life for Furniture and E-Waste

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Roscoe Village · June 5, 2026

The 'Village Within the City' showed its green side in a big way recently, as the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce wrapped up a successful community recycling event that gave old furniture and electronics a second chance — and kept them out of the landfill.

Teaming up with the Chicago Furniture Bank and Newtech E-Scrap, the event invited neighbors to drop off gently used furniture and unwanted electronics for responsible rehoming and recycling. The Chicago Furniture Bank works to place donated items with families in need across the city, meaning Roscoe Village residents didn't just declutter — they made a direct, meaningful impact on Chicago households that needed a helping hand. Meanwhile, Newtech E-Scrap ensured that old gadgets, cables, and electronics were disposed of safely and sustainably.

It's exactly the kind of initiative that reflects what makes Roscoe Village tick: neighbors taking care of each other and the planet at the same time. And with the neighborhood's business community continuing to grow — including a wave of creative new arrivals welcomed by the Chamber — the Village's community spirit has never felt more alive. If you missed this one, keep an eye on the Chamber's calendar for the next community event. Visit lakeviewroscoevillage.org and follow the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce on Facebook to stay in the loop.

Sources:
1. https://www.facebook.com/LakeviewRoscoeVillage/
2. https://www.lakeviewroscoevillage.org/