Highland Park Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Highland Park, Illinois
About This Location
The Highland Park Recycling Center at 1180 Half Day Road is a city-run drop-off site open year-round to Lake County residents. It takes hard-to-recycle items that do not belong in curbside bins, including electronics, foam #6, fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries, textiles and shoes. It is open every Tuesday and the first Saturday of each month, 7 AM to 1 PM.
What Highland Park Recycling Center Accepts
What they do not accept
Standard curbside recyclables (glass, paper, plastic, and metal) go in your curbside cart, not this drop-off center. The center focuses on hard-to-recycle items; broken fluorescent bulbs are not accepted, and electronics and bulbs have per-visit limits.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open year-round to Lake County residents. Appointments on Mondays may be available on request for time-sensitive transactions. The clothing/textile and shoe bins are self-service and available 24/7.
Programs & events
- Curbside large electronics pickup — Highland Park residents qualify for one large electronic-waste item curbside each month at no charge through Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS); items over 50 lbs. may incur an additional fee. Scheduling with LRS required.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Highland Park Recycling Center open?
It is open every Tuesday and the first Saturday of each month, from 7 AM to 1 PM, year-round.
Who can use the Highland Park Recycling Center?
The center is open year-round to Lake County residents. The clothing/textile and shoe collection bins are self-service and accessible 24/7.
Can I drop off electronics, and is there a limit?
Yes. Electronics are accepted with a limit of 7 items per visit. Fluorescent bulbs are limited to 8 unbroken bulbs per visit, and foam #6 is limited to one yard-waste bag's worth per vehicle.
What should NOT be brought to this center?
Standard curbside recyclables (glass, paper, plastic, and metal) go in your curbside cart instead. Broken fluorescent bulbs are not accepted. The center is for hard-to-recycle items like electronics, foam, bulbs, batteries, textiles, and shoes.
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