The Countertop Water Filter does not filter Chloramine. It reduces them, but does not block them. See below: Removes Lead 97%
Removes Mercury 97%
Removes Cryptospridium (99.5%)
Removes Giardia (99.5%)
Removes VOCs
Removes MTBEs
Removes THMs
Reduces Chloramines
Reduces Chlorine Taste and Odor (95%).

Unfortunately, neither Gaiam nor the manufacturer of this filter has the means to recycle the filters.