In the Village -of Grayslake, recycling operates according to an established system with options for home recycling, designated recycling locations, electronics recycling, and more. Local residents recognize that in order to preserve the community for the younger generation, they need to take green initiatives to heart to prevent environmental degradation. Recycling is one of the easier ways for residents and business owners of -Grayslake, Illinois to minimize the amount of trash in landfills.

However, for residents with specific recycling needs, the community-developed schedule or operation may not be adequate. We at Elgin Recycling & Scrap Metal value the environment and help Grayslake community members by offering comprehensive recycling services including paper, plastic, scrap metal, and electronics recycling.

Old appliances take an incredible amount of space since most people upgrade to improved models as times goes by, making older items obsolete. Elgin Recycling & Scrap Metal services are able to assist you with end-of-life electronics, including outdated personal devices and appliances. With our R2 certification, our facilities follow established standards of eliminating sensitive information in electronic hardware prior to disposal.

Elgin Recycling & Scrap Metal is proud to say that we are either certified or active members of the following organizations:

• Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association (IRTBA)
• Illinois Recycling Association (IRA)
• National Recycling Coalition (NRC)
• The Elgin Area Chamber
• Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce

- Aside from accepting drop-offs at our Grayslake recycling center, we can supply you with roll-off boxes, varied sized trucks, flatbeds, dump hoppers, and more if your load is too much for your vehicle to handle. Call us to know the nearest recycling facility or coordinate a pick-up schedule.

For residents and local businesses interested in our scrap metal recycling services, Elgin Recycling provides all-in-one facilities that have the latest technology and industrial capacity to process and sort metals for maximum quality output. We are able to recycle ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass. We exercise responsible recycling in all our processes and function according to recommended methods to ensure environmentally friendly results. Average rates for turning in scrap metal are posted on our site. If you'd like to request a quote, click here.

For more information on our recycling services for the Village of Grays Lake, you may reach us at 847-741-4100 or contact us online.