Household Chemicals And Computer Recycling Facility

Recycling Center in Chicago, Illinois

📍 1150 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
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About This Location

Chicago's city-run HCCRF at 1150 N North Branch St is free for Chicago residents and accepts both hazardous household chemicals and a wide range of electronics — with two separate drop-off buildings on-site for each category.

What this location Accepts

✓ Oil-based paints and solvents
✓ Lawn and garden products (herbicides, insecticides, pesticides)
✓ Cleaning products (bleach, drain cleaners, pool chemicals)
✓ Beauty products (nail polish, nail polish remover)
✓ Expired medications
✓ Auto fluids (antifreeze, gasoline, motor oil)
✓ Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
✓ Non-alkaline batteries (rechargeable, lithium, button cell)
✓ Propane tanks
✓ Fire extinguishers
✓ Mercury-containing devices and thermometers
✓ Computers (desktops, laptops)
✓ Monitors (CRT and flat-panel)
✓ Keyboards and mice
✓ Printers
✓ Cell phones and smartphones
✓ Televisions
✓ DVD and VHS players
✓ Gaming consoles

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What they do not accept

✕ Business or commercial sector waste (residential only)
✕ Latex paint
✕ Explosives and fireworks
✕ Alkaline batteries

Programs & events

  • Two-Building Drop-Off System — Blue building = household chemicals; Yellow building = computers and electronics. Both are on-site at 1150 N North Branch St.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chicago residents drop off old medications and paint at the HCCRF?

Yes. Expired medications and oil-based paints are both accepted free of charge. Note that latex paint is NOT accepted — only oil-based paints, stains, and solvents qualify. Hours are Tuesday 7 AM–12 PM, Thursday 2–7 PM, and the first Saturday of the month 8 AM–3 PM.

Does the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility accept TVs and game consoles?

Yes. The yellow electronics building at 1150 N North Branch St accepts televisions, computers, monitors, cell phones, DVD/VHS players, printers, and gaming consoles — all free for Chicago residents. Business waste is not accepted.

Is the Chicago HCCRF open on Saturdays, and do I need a residency ID?

The facility is open on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is for Chicago residential households — not businesses. While the city's page does not describe a specific ID check, the facility is staffed and intended for Chicago residents only.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1150 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
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Website
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City / State
Chicago, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (first Saturday of each month only)
Sunday Closed

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