Johnny A.
10/2/2025
Special place for artists of any variety! I love donating & shopping here. The newer location is slightly tricky for parking & donating, but 5 extra minutes to find a spot is no biggie. As...
The Wasteshed
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1754 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
The WasteShed is a nonprofit organization that runs creative reuse centers in Chicago and Evanston. Their mission is to gather art and school supplies that are still usable but would otherwise end up in landfills. These materials are then offered to educators, artists, and the community at large, either for a low fee or for free.
With a location in each city, Chicago and Evanston, The WasteShed provides a sustainable solution for sourcing affordable art and educational materials. By extending the life of these resources, they contribute to reducing waste and supporting creative endeavors throughout the community.
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Claudia M.
12/8/2024
My daughter loved this place! I wish we lived closer. I love the idea of having a place that recycles your arts and crafts materials. They even take donations at the end of the month. The last...
Jacky C.
5/9/2025
My new fave place! just went in for the first time & I found sooo many gems & tools that I needed for my art hobbies & everything at amazing price! The cashier was super helpful and friendly as...
Ruta R.
8/13/2025
Found picture frames that I was not able to get anywhere else. Brought some items that I wanted to donate, but was disappointed when I discovered that the store was not accepting donations till...
Kelsey N.
4/12/2025
While exploring the neighborhood, I stopped into the Wasteshed. What a great non profit! They have a very wide selection of items and you could easily spent a ton of time here going through all...
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