Recycling Centers in Batavia, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Batavia, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Batavia and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Batavia: A Local Guide
Batavia is one of the Tri-Cities along the Fox River in Illinois' Kane County, nestled between Aurora to the south and Elgin to the north. Recycling in Batavia is organized at the county level: Kane County Recycles operates two permanent drop-off centers and a full calendar of HHW events. The county's primary Fox Valley location — the Kane County Electronics Recycling Center at 517 E Fabyan Pkwy — sits on the Batavia/Geneva boundary and is accessible to residents of both cities. It accepts electronics, clothing and textiles, scrap metal, cardboard, books, aerosols, propane tanks, smoke detectors, and child car seats, and is staffed Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM with no appointment needed. Note that as of late October 2026 the site was temporarily closed for repaving; anticipated reopening is mid-November.
Electronics recycling fees at the Fabyan Pkwy center go directly to eWorks, a local nonprofit that employs adults with developmental disabilities. TVs and monitors under 21 inches diagonal cost $25; larger screens cost $35. All other accepted items are free except aerosol cans ($1.25 each), smoke or CO detectors ($2 each), and child safety seats or strollers ($15 each). Residents can pay the TV fee online at the Kane County website and bring the receipt, or pay by cash or card on-site.
For curbside trash and recycling pickup in Batavia, WM (Waste Management) operates a hauling dispatch facility at 780 N Kirk Rd. This is a service-scheduling and fleet-operations hub, not a public drop-off — contact WM at (630) 879-9190 or at wm.com to set up or manage residential pickup. A separate WM transfer station at 766 Hunter Dr, Batavia, accepts public drop-offs of municipal solid waste and construction debris Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM.
Residents in neighboring communities have additional options. Aurora, IL, Elgin, IL, Naperville, IL, and Wheaton, IL each have their own recycling programs and drop-off events coordinated with Kane or DuPage County. For comprehensive state guidance, visit the Illinois recycling directory. Kane County also runs an A-Z Hard to Recycle reference tool at kanecountyil.gov for items not accepted at the permanent centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Batavia
Is the Kane County Electronics Recycling Center in Batavia or Geneva?
Both names apply — the site at 517 E Fabyan Pkwy sits near the boundary of the two cities. Kane County's official address uses Geneva, IL 60134, but it is accessible from the Batavia side. The center is open Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM. As of October 2026, it is temporarily closed for repaving (anticipated reopening mid-November). Call (630) 208-3841 to confirm current status.
Can I drop off recyclables at the WM facility on Kirk Road in Batavia?
No. The WM location at 780 N Kirk Rd is a commercial hauling dispatch office, not a public drop-off point. For electronics and textiles drop-off, use the Kane County Electronics Recycling Center at 517 E Fabyan Pkwy. For general municipal waste drop-off, the WM transfer station at 766 Hunter Dr, Batavia, is open weekdays 7 AM–5 PM.
Where can Batavia residents recycle old TVs?
The Kane County Electronics Recycling Center at 517 E Fabyan Pkwy accepts TVs and computer monitors for a fee ($25 for screens under 21 inches; $35 for larger screens). Fees benefit eWorks, a nonprofit employing adults with developmental disabilities. Pay online in advance or by cash/card on-site. Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM (verify reopening after Oct 2026 repaving closure).