Recycling Centers in Pontiac, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Pontiac, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Pontiac, Illinois. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Pontiac area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Pontiac: A Local Guide
Pontiac, the seat of Livingston County in central Illinois, has three recycling businesses — two scrap metal operations and one commercial-grade electronics recycler — offering a range of services for residents and businesses.
Pontiac Recyclers Inc at 1703 N Aurora Street is the most broadly accessible, buying scrap metal and aluminum cans but also accepting corrugated cardboard, computer paper, and office paper — making it the only facility in town where residents can drop off paper-stream recyclables. Hours run Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and Saturday 8 AM to noon. Note that some directories list this address as closed; verify by calling (815) 844-6419 before visiting.
Pontiac Recycling at 15355 E 1830 North Road has served Livingston County since 1982 with a metals-only focus: copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, insulated wire, steel, and stainless steel. Weekday hours are 8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 4 PM (note the lunch break), with Saturday morning hours from 8 AM to noon. Roll-off dumpster rentals are also available, making this the go-to option for contractors and large cleanout projects.
Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) at 902 N Hazel Street is Pontiac's corporate headquarters for a nine-location, R2-certified electronics recycling and IT asset disposition firm founded in 1992. ATR serves businesses, institutions, and government agencies — its residential drop-off program has been discontinued. Companies retiring large batches of IT equipment can arrange secure data destruction, asset recovery, and pickup through ATR's GPS-tracked fleet.
Livingston County residents who need options beyond these three should check with the Illinois EPA's e-cycle Illinois locator for electronics events, or consider facilities in nearby Bloomington, Streator, or Dwight.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Pontiac
Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in Pontiac, IL?
Pontiac Recyclers Inc at 1703 N Aurora St accepts corrugated cardboard, computer paper, and office paper in addition to scrap metal. It is the only facility among Pontiac's three recycling operations that takes paper-stream materials. Call (815) 844-6419 to confirm current availability.
Does Advanced Technology Recycling in Pontiac accept old computers from residents?
No. ATR's Pontiac headquarters is a commercial and institutional ITAD provider — its residential drop-off program has been discontinued. Livingston County residents can check the Illinois EPA's e-cycle Illinois locator at epa.illinois.gov for the nearest consumer e-waste event.
Do I need to go at a specific time to avoid the lunch break at Pontiac Recycling?
Pontiac Recycling on E 1830 North Road closes from noon to 1 PM on weekdays. Arrive before noon or after 1 PM to avoid finding the gate closed. Saturday hours are 8 AM to noon with no break.
Can I rent a roll-off dumpster for a cleanout or demolition project near Pontiac, IL?
Yes — Pontiac Recycling at 15355 E 1830 N Rd offers roll-off dumpster rental for construction, demolition, and large-volume scrap metal cleanup across Livingston County. Call (815) 844-6419 for available sizes and pricing.