Recycling Centers in Peoria, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Peoria, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
⭐ Top 5 Recycling Centers in Peoria
-
1›
-
2›
-
3›
-
4›
-
5›
If you live in Peoria and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Peoria: A Local Guide
Peoria has 13 recycling centers in this directory, from large scrap-metal processors to auto-parts recyclers, an oil-service facility, an electronics recycler and phone trade-in kiosks. Household recycling in the city is single-stream and handled curbside by GFL Environmental: each residential property gets a 95-gallon recycling cart at no extra charge, collected every other week on a Calendar A or Calendar B schedule, with the service bundled into the annual refuse bill. The cart accepts paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastics #1 through #7 with a neck, but no plastic bags. For listings elsewhere in the state, browse the full Illinois recycling directory.
The centers below handle a wide range of materials. Peoria has a strong cluster of scrap-metal buyers, including Behr Iron & Metal and two Alter Metal Recycling yards, plus M&M Recycling. For electronics, Ecycle Services focuses on devices, while EcoATM kiosks buy used phones for instant payment. End-of-life vehicles can go to Neal Auto Parts or A-1 Used Auto Parts, and used motor oil can be dropped at Lenz Oil Service. Check each center's page to confirm accepted items and any fees.
If a Peoria center does not fit, nearby Illinois cities in this directory may help. Bloomington sits a short drive east, while Springfield and Decatur are within easy reach to the south. You can also check the larger listing in Chicago, or return to the statewide Illinois hub to search by town.
All Recycling Centers in Peoria
Recycling Centers in Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Peoria
Does Peoria have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Peoria offers single-stream curbside recycling through GFL Environmental. Each home receives a 95-gallon cart at no extra charge, and recycling is collected every other week on a Calendar A or Calendar B schedule. For drop-off alternatives, see the full list of Peoria recycling centers.
What can I put in my Peoria recycling cart?
The city's single-stream program accepts paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastics #1 through #7 with a neck. Plastic bags are not accepted in the cart. Items outside that list, such as scrap metal or electronics, should go to a specialized center; see the Peoria center listings for options.
Where can I take old TVs and electronics in Peoria, IL?
For electronics, Ecycle Services handles devices in Peoria, and EcoATM kiosks buy used phones and small gadgets. TVs and computer monitors are not accepted in the curbside cart, so call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees, since older tube TVs sometimes carry a handling charge.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Peoria?
Peoria has several scrap-metal buyers, including Behr Iron & Metal, Alter Metal Recycling and M&M Recycling. Accepted grades and pricing vary by yard, so call ahead for current rates and any photo-ID requirements.