our Activities

Grassroots Impact: Our Local Activities

While our dumpster diving mission has a global vision, we believe in driving change at the grassroots level first. Wauconda Broke Boy actively participates in and organizes a range of hyperlocal events and initiatives to spread awareness and enable action within our own Chicago community.

Neighborhood Clean-Ups 

We regularly coordinate dumpster clean-up drives across various Chicago neighborhoods.

These events involve:

• Auditing dumpsters to identify reusable items before they hit the landfill
• Collecting and categorizing the rescued goods
• Redistributing them to local shelters, charities, and families in need
• Disposing of true waste items responsibly

Beyond simply collecting items, these drives double up as interactive education sessions. Our expert dumpster divers guide participants on ethical diving practices, safety protocols, usability assessments, and more.

Dumpster Diving Workshops 

Want to start your own dumpster diving journey but unsure where to begin? Our free workshops conducted at community centers, schools and college campuses will equip you with all the skills needed.

These in-depth practical sessions cover legalities, best areas to dive, commonly found items, composting methods, creative repurposing ideas and more. Attendees even get to experience guided diving trails around Chicago.

Sustainability Talks and Panel Discussions 

We actively host and participate in sustainability-focused events, talks, and panel discussions within the Chicago area.

These thought-leadership forums aim to:

• Highlight environmental and humanitarian issues stemming from global waste
• Discuss circular economy strategies and champion zero-waste lifestyles
• Inspire individuals to reduce their consumption and disposal footprints
• Explore scalable waste management policies and initiatives for businesses

Partnering with like-minded local non-profits, community organizations, schools/universities, corporates, and sustainability groups amplifies our voice.

Dumpster Diving Tours 

For those keen to dive right in, we periodically organize guided dumpster diving tours across diverse locations in Chicago and suburbs.

Expert dumpster divers accompany the tours, sharing:

• Ethical practices to follow
• Risk assessment and safety gear usage
• Identification of prime diving spots
• Real-time demonstrations on accessing and assessing dumpsters
• Sorting, cataloging, and recording haul findings

These immersive diving tours provide a first-hand experience while fostering connections within the local dumpster diving community.

Have an idea to collaborate on a local activation? Reach out to us at events@waucondabrokeboy.com! We’re always eager to engage the Chicago community through innovative formats.