Recycling Centers in Jacksonville, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Jacksonville, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Jacksonville, Illinois can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Jacksonville: A Local Guide
Jacksonville, the Morgan County seat in west-central Illinois, has two recycling resources that serve very different needs. Morgan County Recycling & Transfer Facility at 2263 IL-104 is operated by Peoria Disposal Company and functions as both a transfer station and a drop-off for source-separated recyclables. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, it accepts municipal solid waste, cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, plastics, metals, tires, appliances, and yard waste (grass and leaves). Hazardous waste, contaminated soils, asbestos, car batteries, and tree/brush cuttings are not accepted. Tipping fees apply for MSW and some special materials; call (217) 245-7204 for current rates.
For residents with scrap metal to sell, Jacksonville Iron, Inc. at 739 E Lafayette Ave has been buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals since 1964 — over 60 years serving Central Illinois. The yard pays cash for copper, brass, aluminum, lead, batteries, stainless steel, and iron, and is one of the few scrap yards in the region that opens on the first Saturday of each month (8:00 AM–noon). Regular hours are Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–noon. Jacksonville Iron does not accept televisions, furniture, tires, or pressurized tanks.
Jacksonville has limited general recycling infrastructure — there is no free city-wide drop-off for paper, glass, or plastics outside the transfer station. Local programs like the Jacksonville Lions Club collect eyeglasses and small electronics, and Hy-Vee and Walmart have plastic bag recycling bins. For electronics and HHW, residents should contact the Illinois EPA or Morgan County Health Department for periodic collection events. Nearby communities including South Jacksonville, Chapin, and Waverly fall within Jacksonville Iron's Central Illinois service area for scrap pickup.
Whether you need to unload a truckload of cardboard and household waste or want to get paid for a load of copper pipe, Jacksonville's two recycling operations have distinct roles. Use Morgan County Transfer Facility for general waste and mixed recyclables, and Jacksonville Iron when you have metal to sell. The Illinois recycling directory lists additional options across the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Jacksonville
Where can I drop off cardboard, aluminum, and plastics in Jacksonville, IL?
Morgan County Recycling & Transfer Facility at 2263 IL-104 accepts cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, and plastics Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Call (217) 245-7204 to confirm current accepted materials and any fees.
Does Jacksonville Iron pay cash for copper and aluminum?
Yes. Jacksonville Iron at 739 E Lafayette Ave has been buying copper, aluminum, brass, steel, and other metals since 1964. Call (217) 243-2819 or email Jaxiron494@gmail.com for current market prices. Hours are Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM, Fri and the first Saturday of each month 8 AM–noon.
Does Morgan County Transfer Facility accept tires and appliances?
Yes. Morgan County Transfer Facility accepts tires and appliances (white goods). Fees may apply. The facility is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; it is closed on weekends.
Where can I recycle electronics or hazardous waste in Jacksonville, IL?
Neither the transfer facility nor Jacksonville Iron handles electronics or HHW. Contact the Morgan County Health Department or the Illinois EPA recycling resources for periodic e-waste and household hazardous waste collection events in the Jacksonville area.