Recycling Centers in Cicero, IL
There are 5 recycling locations in Cicero, Illinois: 4 scrap yards and 1 transfer station. 3 locations are known to pay cash. Hours are listed for 1.
- 5 locations
- 3 pay cash
- 1 list hours
- 1 open Saturday
- Refreshed Oct 2026 · how we verify
All 5 in Cicerobest-documented first
Chicago Metro Transfer Station
Transfer Station
3800 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
Mon–Fri: 6am – 5pm · Sat: 6am – 10am
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| Location | Type | Accepts | Pays? | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero Iron Metal & Paper5901 W Ogden Ave | Scrap Yard | Paper, Scrap Metal | — | Call | (708) 863-8601 |
| United Scrap Metal, Inc.1545 S Cicero Ave | Scrap Yard | Scrap Metal | Yes | Call | (708) 780-6800 |
| Chicago Metro Transfer Station3800 S Laramie Ave | Transfer Station | Call to confirm | — | Mon–Fri: 6am – 5pm | (800) 796-9696 |
| Harding Lot | Scrap Yard | Scrap Metal | Yes | Call | — |
| North Maypole Yard | Scrap Yard | Scrap Metal | Yes | Call | — |
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Recycling in Cicero: common questions
How many recycling centers are in Cicero, IL?
We list 5 recycling locations in Cicero: 4 scrap yards and 1 transfer station. Examples include Cicero Iron Metal & Paper, United Scrap Metal, Inc., and Chicago Metro Transfer Station. 3 have a phone number listed.
Can I get paid for cans and bottles in Cicero?
Illinois has no statewide bottle deposit, so there is no refund per container. Scrap yards such as Cicero Iron Metal & Paper and United Scrap Metal, Inc. may buy loose aluminum cans by the pound — call for today's price.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Cicero?
Cicero Iron Metal & Paper, United Scrap Metal, Inc., and Harding Lot are scrap yards in Cicero. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.
Which Cicero recycling centers are open on Saturday?
Chicago Metro Transfer Station lists Saturday hours. Hours change, so confirm by phone before you go.
How accurate are the hours and accepted items on this page?
Locations come from open datasets (Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, U.S. EPA and state programs). Where a business publishes hours or accepted materials on its own website, we read them from there and mark the listing. Everything else says "Call to confirm". Last data refresh: Oct 2026. See how we get our data on the methodology page, and use "Suggest an edit" on any listing to report a correction.
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