Crc Southern Recycling

Recycling Center in Carbondale, Illinois

📍 300 W Chestnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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📞 +1 618-549-2880 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

CRC Recycling (also listed as Southern Recycling) at 300 W Chestnut Street is a scrap and recycling facility in Carbondale, Illinois. The site has certified truck scales and dual sort lines, buys scrap metal, and operates a public drop-off that accepts aluminum and tin cans, cardboard, glass, office paper, most plastics, and a limited number of electronics. Public drop-off runs Monday through Saturday; call 618-549-2880 for current scrap prices.

What CRC Southern Recycling Accepts

✓ Aluminum and tin cans (Aluminum beverage cans and tin cans accepted.)
✓ Scrap metal (Ferrous and nonferrous scrap bought; certified truck scales on site.)
✓ Cardboard (Cardboard accepted at the drop-off.)
✓ Office paper (Office paper accepted.)
✓ Glass (Glass accepted.)
✓ Plastics (Most plastics accepted at the drop-off.)
✓ Electronics (Computers, monitors, TVs and printers accepted, limited to no more than 10 items per month.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

Electronics are limited to no more than 10 items per month per the official site. Specific excluded materials are not published; call 618-549-2880 to confirm before bringing unusual items.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public for both scrap buying and recycling drop-off. Public drop-off hours differ slightly from shipping/receiving hours. Electronics capped at 10 items per month. ID requirements for scrap sellers not stated on the site.

Programs & events

  • Public recycling drop-off
  • Scrap metal buying

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CRC Recycling's hours in Carbondale?

Public drop-off is open Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Shipping/receiving hours are slightly shorter. Closed Sunday.

Can I drop off electronics at CRC Recycling in Carbondale?

Yes, but no more than 10 electronic items per month. The facility accepts computers, monitors, TVs and printers within that limit.

What can you recycle at the Carbondale CRC drop-off?

Aluminum and tin cans, cardboard, office paper, glass, most plastics and a limited number of electronics, in addition to scrap metal.

Does CRC Recycling pay for scrap metal?

Yes. It is a scrap buyer with certified truck scales on site. Prices are not published online; call 618-549-2880 for current quotes.

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Recycling Centers Near Carbondale

Contact & Location

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300 W Chestnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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City / State
Carbondale, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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