Grayslake Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Grayslake, Illinois

📍 585 Berry Ave, Grayslake, IL 60030
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About This Location

As of October 2025, the Village of Grayslake Recycling Center at 585 Berry Ave focuses exclusively on electronics (up to 7 items free), clothing, textiles, batteries, bulbs, and food-scrap composting for Lake County residents — common recyclables like cardboard, cans, and glass moved to the WM Lake County facility on IL-83.

What this location Accepts

✓ Electronics — TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, tablets (up to 7 items per visit)
✓ Printers, fax machines, scanners, shredders, keyboards, mice, hard drives
✓ VHS/DVD/DVR/CD players, game systems, cable/satellite receivers
✓ Telephones, cameras, holiday lights
✓ Miscellaneous cords and cables (unlimited quantity)
✓ Clothing, shoes, and textiles — reused, recycled, or donated to local non-profits
✓ Accessories (backpacks, belts, duffel bags, hats, purses, scarves)
✓ Residential food scraps for composting
✓ Batteries
✓ Bulbs (fluorescent, CFL)
✓ Books and bicycles
✓ Canned non-expired food (donated)
✓ Diapers and wipes

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Cardboard boxes, mixed paper (moved to WM Lake County Recycling Center at 30869 IL-83 as of Oct 1, 2025)
✕ Plastic containers, aluminum cans, steel cans, glass bottles and jars (moved to WM Lake County Recycling Center)
✕ Household appliances, air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers
✕ Smoke and fire detectors
✕ Paint, liquids, chemical waste (HHW — separate SWALCO event/appointment required)
✕ Businesses and commercial entities (residential program only)

Fees

  • Electronics recycling — Free for Lake County residents
  • Clothing, textiles, food scraps, batteries, bulbs — Free

Programs & events

  • SWALCO Year-Round Electronics Drop-Off — Free electronics recycling (up to 7 items per visit, unlimited cords/cables) for Lake County residents only; businesses excluded.
  • Residential Food Scrap Composting — Illinois's only residential food-scrap drop-off site per SWALCO, open during regular center hours.
  • Clothing and Textiles Diversion — Wearable clothing, shoes, accessories, and textiles diverted from landfill via reuse and donation partners.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still drop off cardboard, cans, and glass at 585 Berry Ave?

No. Since October 1, 2025, the Grayslake Recycling Center no longer accepts cardboard boxes, mixed paper, plastic containers, aluminum or steel cans, or glass. Drop those materials at the <a href="/il/grayslake/wm-lake-county-recycling-center-il-grayslake/">WM Lake County Recycling Center</a> at 30869 IL-83 in Grayslake, open Mon–Fri.

How many electronics can I bring, and is there a fee?

Lake County residents may drop off up to seven electronic items per visit at no charge. Cords and cables are accepted in unlimited quantities and do not count toward the seven-item limit. The program is for residential use only — businesses are not allowed.

Does the center accept refrigerators, air conditioners, or other large appliances?

No. Large appliances containing refrigerants are not accepted at 585 Berry Ave. For hazardous household waste (HHW) including appliances with Freon, contact SWALCO at swalco.org for scheduled collection events in Lake County.

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Contact & Location

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585 Berry Ave, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Grayslake, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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