Schimka Auto
Scrap Yard
1132 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Mon–Fri: 8am – 6pm · Sat: 8am – 2pm
Pays cashScrap Metal
Details read from the business's own website
Recycling Centers in Des Plaines, IL
There are 3 recycling locations in Des Plaines, Illinois: 2 recycling centers and 1 scrap yard. 1 location is known to pay cash. Hours are listed for 1.
- 3 locations
- 1 pay cash
- 1 list hours
- 1 open Saturday
- Refreshed Oct 2026 · how we verify
All 3 in Des Plainesbest-documented first
Mid-states Recycling & Refining
Recycling Center
1841 Busse Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call to confirm what they take
A B C International Inc.
Recycling Center
2077 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call to confirm what they take
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| Location | Type | Accepts | Pays? | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schimka Auto1132 East Thacker Street | Scrap Yard | Scrap Metal | Yes | Mon–Fri: 8am – 6pm | (847) 699-3078 |
| Mid-states Recycling & Refining1841 Busse Hwy | Recycling Center | Call to confirm | — | Call | (847) 298-0010 |
| A B C International Inc.2077 Miner St | Recycling Center | Call to confirm | — | Call | (224) 409-5664 |
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Recycling in Des Plaines: common questions
How many recycling centers are in Des Plaines, IL?
We list 3 recycling locations in Des Plaines: 2 recycling centers and 1 scrap yard. Examples include Schimka Auto, Mid-states Recycling & Refining, and A B C International Inc.. 3 have a phone number listed.
Can I get paid for cans and bottles in Des Plaines?
Illinois has no statewide bottle deposit, so there is no refund per container. Scrap yards such as Schimka Auto may buy loose aluminum cans by the pound — call for today's price.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Des Plaines?
Schimka Auto is a scrap yard in Des Plaines. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.
Which Des Plaines recycling centers are open on Saturday?
Schimka Auto 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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