Quincy Recycle

Recycling Center in Alsip, Illinois

📍 12313 S Lombard Ln, Alsip, IL 60803
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About This Location

Quincy Recycle's 56,000-sq-ft Alsip plant features 28 loading docks and direct rail/barge access, making it one of the Chicago area's largest B2B paper, plastic, and metal processing hubs — but it does not serve individual households.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (OCC)
✓ Office paper, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, kraft rolls
✓ Plastics #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, #6 PS, engineering-grade
✓ Copper, aluminum, brass and bronze, stainless steel, insulated wire and cable
✓ Food byproduct (commercial)
✓ Gaylord tote boxes (buyback program)

Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household drop-off — this is a B2B commercial facility only
✕ Hazardous materials
✕ General household waste

Programs & events

  • Gaylord Tote Buyback — Quincy Recycle purchases back used Gaylord tote boxes from commercial clients.
  • Waste Logistics & Reverse Logistics — Full-service waste logistics including equipment sales (balers, compactors, shredders) and product destruction for commercial clients.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off my household recyclables or scrap metal at Quincy Recycle in Alsip?

No. The Alsip plant is a business-to-business industrial facility serving manufacturers and commercial clients. Individual residents cannot drop off materials here. For public recycling in Alsip, use curbside collection or Cook County's household recycling programs.

What types of businesses does Quincy Recycle serve in the Chicago area?

Quincy Recycle partners with manufacturers, distributors, and commercial operations generating large volumes of paper, plastic, or metal scrap. The Alsip facility's 28 loading docks and rail/barge access are designed for high-volume commercial pickups and deliveries.

Does Quincy Recycle handle plastic film or bags?

Yes — for commercial clients. Quincy Recycle processes a wide range of plastic grades for manufacturers, including polyethylene film and other packaging plastics. Household plastic bags should go to grocery-store take-back bins.

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Contact & Location

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12313 S Lombard Ln, Alsip, IL 60803
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Alsip, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (Shipping & Receiving)
Tuesday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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