Family Recycling

Recycling Center in Chicago, Illinois

📍 1851 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60616
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📞 +1 312-226-0473 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Family Recycling on South Clinton Street has served both neighborhood scrappers and industrial clients for over 75 years, buying iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, and zinc at competitive prices six days a week.

What this location Accepts

✓ Ferrous scrap — iron and steel
✓ Aluminum scrap
✓ Copper scrap
✓ Brass scrap
✓ Lead scrap
✓ Zinc scrap

What they do not accept

✕ Household trash or mixed waste
✕ Electronics for recycling (scrap metal yard — not an e-waste facility)
✕ General recyclables (paper, plastic, glass, cans)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Family Recycling on S Clinton St open to individual scrappers or only businesses?

Family Recycling explicitly serves 'the general public and neighborhood scrappers' in addition to industrial and commercial clients — anyone can bring scrap metal during business hours. Their gates open at 8 AM Monday through Saturday.

What non-ferrous metals does Family Recycling buy in Chicago?

Family Recycling buys aluminum, brass, copper, lead, and zinc, in addition to ferrous iron and steel. Prices vary by metal and grade; contact them at 312-226-0473 or info@familyrecyclingchicago.com for current pricing.

How long has Family Recycling been operating at 1851 S Clinton St?

Family Recycling has been at this Near South Side Chicago location for over 75 years, making it one of the longer-running independent scrap metal buyers in the city.

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Contact & Location

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1851 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60616
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City / State
Chicago, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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