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Recycling centers in Chicago, Illinois
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551 E. Lincoln Highway
Big Daddy Scrap is a scrap metal recycling yard located in Chicago Heights, Illinois that buys aluminum, copper, brass, and steel. The company offers pickup service for large loads and serves the surrounding south suburbs including the Joliet area.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Pickup service for large loads
Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Steel
Central Metal Recycling
5618 W. Fillmore Street
Central Metal Recycling is a scrap metal recycling company located at 5618 W. Fillmore Street in Chicago, Illinois. The company buys scrap aluminum, including cans, sinks, athletic equipment, fencing, and furniture, along with other scrap metals.
Services: Aluminum recycling · Scrap metal buying
Accepts: Aluminum, Scrap metal
Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility
1150 N. Branch Street
The City of Chicago maintains the Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (HCCRF) at 1150 N. Branch Street as a central drop-off location for residents to dispose of hazardous household chemicals and computer equipment. The facility is open Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons, and the first Saturday of every month.
Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · Electronics and computer equipment drop-off
Accepts: Herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, bug spray, lawn chemicals, Bleach and harsh cleaning chemicals, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, pool chemicals, Nail polish and remover, Oil-based paints, spray paints, paint thinners, solvents, Unused or expired medications, Antifreeze, gasoline, motor oil, Compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes (CFL), Non-empty aerosol cans
What are the hours of the HCCRF?
Tuesdays 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, Thursdays 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and the first Saturday of every month 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Is business or commercial waste accepted?
No, business and commercial waste, explosives, fireworks, and latex paint are not accepted at the facility.
C&M Recycling
1600 Morrow Ave.
C&M Recycling has served the greater Chicagoland area and southern Wisconsin for over 40 years, providing recycling solutions for businesses, individual tradesmen and the general public. The company recycles paper, plastic, metals and electronic scrap, and also sells and services balers, compactors and other related equipment. C&M Recycling is veteran owned and operated and also buys Gaylord boxes.
Services: Paper recycling · Plastic recycling · Metal recycling · Electronic scrap recycling · Baler and compactor sales and service
Accepts: Paper, Plastic, Metals, Electronic scrap, Gaylord boxes
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Recycling in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois currently lists 4 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include Chicago IL, scrap metal buyer, Chicago Heights IL. 1 center offer pickup or container service (25% of the market). Most facilities operate Monday through Friday, so plan weekday deliveries whenever possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting.
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