City Of Chicago 18Th Snow Yard Drop-Off Center

Recycling Center in Chicago, Illinois

📍 1758 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60616
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About This Location

The City of Chicago's Near South recycling drop-off center at 1758 S Clark Street is open seven days a week, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM — accepting every material in Chicago's Blue Cart program, loose and unsorted, at no charge to residents.

What this location Accepts

✓ Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and junk mail
✓ Office paper and envelopes
✓ Flattened cardboard boxes
✓ Paperboard (cereal boxes, shoe boxes)
✓ Plastic bottles and jugs (all #1–7)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel and tin cans
✓ Empty aerosol cans
✓ Aluminum foil and foil trays (clean)
✓ Milk, juice, and soup cartons / aseptic packaging

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags or plastic film (no bags of any kind)
✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene
✕ Food waste or organic material
✕ Electronics / e-waste (see CHaRM Center at Cook County)
✕ Household hazardous waste (HHW)
✕ Large appliances or furniture

Programs & events

  • Blue Cart Recycling Drop-Off — Accepts all materials from Chicago's Blue Cart single-stream program; no sorting required; open 7 days a week

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the City of Chicago drop-off center on S Clark Street?

Everything accepted in Chicago's Blue Cart program: paper, cardboard, plastic bottles (#1–7), glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, empty aerosol cans, aluminum foil, and cartons. Items go in loose — no plastic bags.

Is the 1758 S Clark St recycling drop-off open on weekends?

Yes. The facility is open seven days a week, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, including Saturday and Sunday.

Can I drop off electronics or HHW at the 18th Ward recycling center?

No. This location only accepts Blue Cart recyclables. For electronics and HHW, Chicago and Cook County residents should visit the Cook County CHaRM Center (cookcountyil.gov/CHaRMCenter) or check Chicago's special-collection events at chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicago-recycles.

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Contact & Location

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1758 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60616
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Chicago, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM

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