Recycling Centers in Morris, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Morris, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Morris, Illinois. This directory lists 4 facilities serving the Morris area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Morris: A Local Guide
Morris, the county seat of Grundy County in north-central Illinois, sits along the Illinois River about 60 miles southwest of Chicago. Four recycling and waste-management businesses operate in the city, covering metals, electronics, industrial plastics, and landfill services. For residents with common household scrap, Fairway Recycling at 1124 E Washington St is the most accessible option: the yard pays cash for copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and is open six days a week — including Saturday mornings from 7am to 1pm.
Industrial and commercial recyclers round out the picture. First America at 1000 Armstrong St specializes in non-ferrous metals, circuit boards, electric motors, radiators, and all battery chemistries — including lithium-ion and EV packs — primarily for commercial and industrial customers. Cardinal Recycling Co. at 2600 Beyer Rd is a B2B industrial plastics processor buying post-industrial HDPE, ABS, polypropylene, polycarbonate, and polystyrene from manufacturers; it is not open to the public for household drop-offs.
Republic Services Environtech Landfill at 1800 Ashley Rd handles non-hazardous municipal solid waste as a commercial transfer and landfill operation. Public walk-in disposal may be possible — call (815) 942-1800 before visiting to confirm access and tipping fees. Grundy County also hosts annual e-waste collection events (free for residents, with a small fee for CRT TVs) through the Grundy County Land Use Department at 1320 Union St in Morris.
For broader recycling needs across the region, neighboring cities with additional facilities include Joliet to the northeast, Ottawa to the west, and Peru farther along the Illinois River. The Illinois recycling directory lists statewide drop-off options by material type.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Morris
Where can I recycle aluminum cans in Morris, IL?
Fairway Recycling at 1124 E Washington St buys aluminum cans and scrap aluminum for cash, open Monday through Friday 7am–5pm and Saturday 7am–1pm. Call (815) 941-4550 for the current price per pound.
Is there an electronics recycling drop-off in Morris, IL?
First America at 1000 Armstrong St accepts computers, servers, circuit boards, and batteries (including lithium-ion). They primarily serve commercial customers, so call (815) 941-9888 before visiting to confirm individual drop-off is available. Grundy County also runs free annual e-waste events at 1320 Union St — check the Grundy County Land Use Department for dates.
Does Cardinal Recycling in Morris take plastic containers or bags from households?
No. Cardinal Recycling Co. is a commercial/industrial facility that only processes post-industrial plastic scrap from manufacturing operations. It does not accept consumer plastics or walk-in drop-offs from residents.
How can I dispose of household hazardous waste in Grundy County?
Grundy County residents can use the Naperville HHW facility at 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, open Saturdays and Sundays 9am–2pm (free for Illinois residents). Battery recycling buckets are also available at the Grundy County Administration Building and Morris Public Library.