WM Lake County Recycling Center

Name: Wm - Lake County Recycling Center
Address: 30869 IL-83, Grayslake, Grayslake, IL, US
Telephone: +1 847-548-1755

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About This Location

WM's Lake County Recycling Center at 30869 IL-83 in Grayslake became the area's primary public drop-off for cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, cans, and glass in October 2025 when the Village of Grayslake ended those services at Berry Avenue.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard boxes (flattened)

✓ Mixed paper (newspaper, office paper, magazines)

✓ Plastic containers

✓ Aluminum cans

✓ Steel cans

✓ Glass bottles and jars

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Electronics (e-waste) — take to Grayslake Recycling Center at 585 Berry Ave

✕ Clothing and textiles — take to Grayslake Recycling Center at 585 Berry Ave

✕ Hazardous household waste (HHW) — SWALCO separate event/program

✕ Tires, batteries, motor oil

✕ Food waste

Programs & events

Public Household Recyclables Drop-Off (added Oct 2025) — Accepts cardboard, paper, plastics, cans, and glass after the Village of Grayslake recycling center stopped taking those materials effective October 1, 2025.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Grayslake Recycling Center stop taking cardboard and cans?

Effective October 1, 2025, the Village transferred those common household recyclables to the WM Lake County Recycling Center at 30869 IL-83. The Berry Ave location at 585 Berry Ave continues to accept electronics, clothing, textiles, and food scraps. See the <a href="/il/">Illinois recycling guide</a> for more options statewide.

Is there a fee to drop off recyclables at WM Lake County Recycling Center?

No fee has been confirmed for the public residential drop-off of standard recyclables (cardboard, cans, glass, paper, plastics). Commercial or large-volume loads may be subject to tipping fees — call (847) 548-1755 to confirm.

Can I drop off electronics or clothing at the WM Lake County Recycling Center?

No. Electronics, clothing, textiles, and food scraps belong at the <a href="/il/grayslake/grayslake-recycling-center-il-grayslake/">Grayslake Recycling Center</a> at 585 Berry Ave (Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM, Sat 8 AM–noon), which continues those programs free for Lake County residents.

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