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Recycling Centers in Elgin, IL

There are 12 recycling locations in Elgin, Illinois: 7 recycling centers, 3 scrap yards, and 2 electronics recyclers. 4 locations are known to pay cash. Hours are listed for 4.

  • 12 locations
  • 4 pay cash
  • 4 list hours
  • 2 open Saturday
  • Refreshed Oct 2026 · how we verify
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Recycling centers in Elgin, IL
LocationTypeAcceptsPays?HoursPhone
Ben's Global Recycling368 Bluff City BlvdRecycling CenterScrap MetalYesWed: 7am – 5pm(630) 350-2445
Bluff City Metal Recycling1375 Spaulding RdScrap YardAluminum Cans, Appliances, Construction Debris +3YesFri: 7am – 6pm(847) 742-4600
Ben's Global Recycling Inc.956 Bluff City BlvdRecycling CenterScrap MetalYesWed: 7am – 5pm(630) 350-2445
Mrk Group Ltd801 North State Street Unit CElectronics RecyclerElectronics (E-Waste)—Call(847) 468-1700
Redline Metals1255 Gifford RdScrap YardScrap Metal—Call(224) 208-3900
Bluff City Metal Recycling980 Bluff City BlvdScrap YardScrap MetalYesCall(847) 742-4600
Elgin Recycling660 Schiller StRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Mon–Fri: 7am – 5pm(847) 741-4100
GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE - ELGIN1330 Gasket DrRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(847) 429-7370
Illinois Pallet Recycling Inc.1438 Davis RdRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(224) 402-8454
Republic Services Of Elgin1330 Gasket DrRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(847) 429-7370
Com2 Computers and Technologies, LLC dba Com2 Recycling Solutions1111 Davis Road Unit BElectronics RecyclerElectronics (E-Waste)—Call—
Elgin Waste & Recycling589 N Lyle AveRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(847) 468-9304

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Recycling in Elgin: common questions

How many recycling centers are in Elgin, IL?

We list 12 recycling locations in Elgin: 7 recycling centers, 3 scrap yards, and 2 electronics recyclers. Examples include Ben's Global Recycling, Bluff City Metal Recycling, and Ben's Global Recycling Inc.. 11 have a phone number listed.

Can I get paid for cans and bottles in Elgin?

Illinois has no statewide bottle deposit, so there is no refund per container. Scrap yards such as Bluff City Metal Recycling and Redline Metals may buy loose aluminum cans by the pound — call for today's price.

Where can I sell scrap metal in Elgin?

Bluff City Metal Recycling, Redline Metals, and Bluff City Metal Recycling are scrap yards in Elgin. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.

Where can I recycle electronics in Elgin?

Mrk Group Ltd and Com2 Computers and Technologies, LLC dba Com2 Recycling Solutions accept electronics in Elgin. Ask about fees for TVs and monitors, and wipe personal data from devices before you drop them off.

Which Elgin recycling centers are open on Saturday?

Bluff City Metal Recycling and Elgin Recycling list 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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