Wauconda Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Wauconda, Illinois

📍 301 S Rand Rd, Wauconda, IL 60084
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📞 +1 224-606-1003 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Wauconda Recycling Center at 301 S Rand Rd in Wauconda, Illinois is a scrap metal yard that pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metal, including copper, brass, aluminum, steel and iron, with a price-match guarantee. It also takes electronic waste, large appliances such as refrigerators and washers, automotive parts, wire and cardboard. It serves both individuals and businesses, so households can sell metal here rather than throw it away.

What Wauconda Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Copper (Non-ferrous; prompt payment with price-match guarantee)
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum
✓ Stainless steel and steel
✓ Iron and cast iron (ferrous)
✓ Wire
✓ Electronic waste
✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers) (Environmentally responsible dismantling)
✓ Automotive parts
✓ Cardboard

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

The center's site does not publish a list of refused materials. It is a scrap metal and appliance/e-waste yard, not a curbside drop-off for mixed household recyclables like bottles, glass, or general trash.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Serves both individuals and businesses; offers prompt cash payment for scrap with a price-match guarantee. No public access restrictions stated.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wauconda Recycling Center pay cash for scrap metal?

Yes. It offers prompt payment for scrap with a price-match guarantee, buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper, brass, aluminum, steel and iron. Call (224) 606-1003 for current prices.

Does Wauconda Recycling Center take appliances and electronics?

Yes. It accepts electronic waste and large appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers, which are dismantled responsibly, along with automotive parts and wire.

What are the hours at Wauconda Recycling Center?

It is open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM, and closed on Sunday.

Can I bring metal from my home as an individual?

Yes. The center serves both individuals and businesses, so households can bring scrap metal, old appliances, and automotive parts to sell.

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Contact & Location

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301 S Rand Rd, Wauconda, IL 60084
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City / State
Wauconda, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday 8 AM-1 PM
Sunday Closed

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