Drop Off Recycling Center Chicago

Do you have some recyclable materials you'd like to get rid of? From a handful to a truckload of paper, any amount can be dropped off with one of the representatives at our drop off recycling center in Chicago. Drive in to weigh and grade your materials and we'll pay you for it! Not interested in getting paid? Simply drop off your material in the green containers located in front of our solid waste recycling center whenever you want.

Who is this good for?

Anyone who wants to recycle!

Individuals
Schools
Libraries
Retailers
Small Businesses

Arrange a Drop Off

Our friendly service and fast process will enable you to drop off your material quickly and hassle-free.

Anyone with a straight truck or trailer can arrange to drop off material by calling 773-247-4750.

We also accept deliveries from residential and business customers with small cars or trucks – no appointment necessary!

Make Money

After your material has been unloaded, a final grading report will be issued, the material will be priced and you will be provided with a delivery receipt. Present this receipt to our cashier for payment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Our Fast Process: Drop Off Recycling Center Chicago

1Get Directed

Get Directed

Get directed to our scale by our receiving office or scale operators.

2Weigh In

Weigh In

Drive onto our scale and get weighed.

3Drop Off

Drop Off

Drop off your material in our grading area in the back of our plant.

4Collect Receipt

Collect Receipt

Collect your receipt containing the weight and grade of your material.

5Get Paid

Get Paid

Turn your receipt (receiving ticket) into our cashier and get paid.

Paper and Cardboard Recycling

Essentially, Recycling Services can accept any paper or cardboard that you can tear. If you can't rip a piece of paper, a box and an envelope, it contains a layer of plastic that prevents the item from being recycled. Below is a basic list of the paper and cardboard items we can recycle.

Acceptable Materials

(paper clips, staples and rubber bands do not need to be removed)

white paper
colored paper
brochures
junk mail

envelopes
cardboard
glossy paper
manila folders

newspaper
Post-it notes
books
magazines

blue prints
cereal boxes

Unacceptable Materials

bubble wrap
coffee cups
food waste
food wrappers
glass

napkins
packing peanuts
paper towels
photographs

plastic coated paper
ring binders
styrofoam
tissues

toner cartridges
VHS tapes
waxed paper
carbon paper

Logistics
Recycling Services does not provide residential pick-ups. To recycle materials we do not accept, see our referral list.

Recycling Services Recycling Center
3301 W. 48th Place | Chicago, IL 60632

Drop-Off Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00a.m. to 3:30p.m., Sat. 8:00a.m. to 10:30a.m., Sun. - Closed
Cash Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., Sat. & Sun. - Closed