Recycling Centers in Alsip, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Alsip, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Alsip, Illinois. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Alsip area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Alsip: A Local Guide
Alsip, Illinois — a southwest suburb of Chicago in Cook County — is home to two recycling operations with very different audiences. American Scrap Metal Services at 3837 W 127th St is the yard for individual residents, contractors, and small businesses: it accepts all ferrous and non-ferrous metals, runs a drive-thru drop-off with immediate cash payment, and is open to the general public Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–3 PM. The yard specializes in copper and copper wire and is one of Chicago's established south-side scrap buyers with over 30 years in operation.
Quincy Recycle at 12313 S Lombard Ln is a very different operation: a 56,000-sq-ft commercial and industrial B2B recycling plant that is not open to the public. It processes large volumes of paper, plastics (#1–7 and engineering grades), and metals for Chicago-area manufacturers, with 28 loading docks and direct rail and barge access. If you're a business generating significant recycling volumes in the south suburbs, Quincy Recycle is worth contacting. Households should not attempt to drop off materials there.
For recyclables beyond scrap metal — cardboard, glass, plastics, electronics, or household hazardous waste — Alsip residents rely on Cook County programs and curbside collection, as neither Alsip facility accepts those materials from the public. Nearby recycling resources in the Chicago south suburbs include Chicago e-waste events and Joliet's Will County drop-off options. Blue Island's Metro Recycling at 13546 Western Ave also handles scrap metal just a few miles north.
Cook County's household hazardous waste program and the Illinois EPA offer occasional collection events for the south suburbs, covering paints, solvents, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics. Check the Illinois EPA website or Cook County's solid waste pages for current event schedules. Neighboring communities with recycling infrastructure also include Bloomington and Joliet for residents willing to travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Alsip
Where can I sell scrap metal in Alsip, IL?
American Scrap Metal Services at 3837 W 127th St pays cash on the spot for copper, brass, aluminum, steel, and all ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They're open Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–3 PM. No appointment needed — just drive through with your load.
Can I drop off paper and plastic recyclables at Quincy Recycle in Alsip?
No. Quincy Recycle is a business-to-business industrial facility that only serves commercial and manufacturing accounts — it does not accept public drop-offs. Households should use Alsip's curbside recycling or Cook County's drop-off programs for paper and plastic.
Does American Scrap Metal in Alsip accept electronics or TVs?
American Scrap Metal Services explicitly does not accept electronics, including televisions, monitors, and anything containing radioactive or mercury-based components. For e-waste in the south suburbs, look for Cook County HHW collection events or retailers with take-back programs in Chicago.
What recycling options are available for Alsip households beyond scrap metal?
Alsip participates in Cook County curbside recycling for everyday materials like cardboard, paper, and plastics. For household hazardous waste and electronics, the county runs periodic collection events — check Cook County's solid waste department for current dates. The closest public drop-off options for broader recycling are in Chicago or through municipal programs in nearby Blue Island and Oak Lawn.