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About This Location

G W Recycling Inc in La Salle has served the Illinois Valley for over 25 years as a full-service buyer of metals, cardboard, paper, and plastics, with free document destruction available at drop-off.

What G W Recycling Inc Accepts

✓ Steel / ferrous scrap
✓ Aluminum (cans, sheet)
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Car radiators
✓ Car / auto batteries
✓ Appliances (siding, metal household)
✓ Cardboard
✓ Office paper
✓ Newspaper
✓ Plastics (mixed)
✓ Free document destruction (shredding on drop-off)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Glass (not confirmed as accepted)
✕ Electronics (not listed — call to confirm)

Not-accepted list not published by facility; call (815) 224-8550 to confirm.

Access & restrictions

Serves both residential and commercial/industrial customers. Address discrepancy (146 Industrial Dr vs. 340 N 30th Rd) should be verified by phone before visiting.

Programs & events

  • Free document destruction — Customers can drop off paper documents for free shredding/destruction at the time of recycling drop-off.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does G W Recycling in La Salle take cardboard and paper, or just metal?

G W Recycling accepts both—they buy steel, aluminum, copper, and other metals, and also take cardboard, newspaper, office paper, and plastics. They even offer free document destruction when you drop off materials.

What is the address for G W Recycling in La Salle?

The business address is listed as 146 Industrial Dr, La Salle, IL 61301 on most directories; Yelp shows 340 N 30th Rd. Both listings share the same phone number (815) 224-8550—call ahead to confirm the correct entrance before driving over.

Is G W Recycling open on Saturdays?

Yes—listed hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon. It is closed on Sundays. Always call (815) 224-8550 to confirm current hours, as some sources have flagged the status as uncertain.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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Address
146 Industrial Dr, La Salle, IL 61301
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City / State
La Salle, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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