6 confirmed options
These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓
Drop-off recycling is usually free. Check which materials each site takes.
Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.
Kane County
WM Batavia Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee appliesOpen to the public · Batavia
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Cook County
WM Bluff City Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee appliesOpen to the public · Elgin
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Monroe County
Monroe County Recycling Center and Dump Site ↗
Normal load fee appliesResidents only · Waterloo
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowGlass, newspaper, steel and aluminum cans, plastic.
McHenry County
Nunda Road District Recycling Center ↗
Normal load fee appliesResidents only · Crystal Lake
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowCans, glass, plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, scrap steel, light bulbs; car batteries and used motor oil during business hours.
Ogle County
Orchard Hills Landfill ↗
Normal load fee appliesAccess: call to confirm · Davis Junction
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstDrop-off recycling bin on site.
Whiteside County
Prairie Hill Landfill ↗
Normal load fee appliesAccess: call to confirm · Morrison
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstRecycling drop-off for residents.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Illinois EPA long-term household hazardous waste collections ↗
- Illinois EPA disposal methods ↗
- Ogle County - Landfills and Compost Sites ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Kane County - Drop-off Locations ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- City of Waterloo - Monroe County Recycling Center ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Nunda Road District - Recycling ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026