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List of accepted / unccepted items at Will County Recyclepalooza events, including:

Questions? Please contact us at 815-727-8834 or recycling@willcountygreen.com.

Table Last Updated 07/16/2026

Item Accepted: Not Accepted:
Electronics
  • Televisions (Limit 3)
  • Personal Computers (PCs), Laptops, and Monitors
  • Computer Parts
  • Keyboards, Modems, Electronic Mice, Hard Drives, CD ROMs, Zip Drives, Tape Drives
  • Cords and Cables (power, USB, etc.)
  • Telephones / Cell Phones
  • Digital Clocks
  • Microwaves and Toasters
  • Cameras
  • Handheld Games, Video Game Players, and Game Controllers
  • Hair Dryers
  • Vacuums
  • Fans and Heaters
  • String Lights (holiday lights on wires)
  • Batteries (alkaline, rechargeable, lithium)
  • CDs, DVDs, Floppy Disks
  • UPS (Battery Backups)
  • Printers (all types), Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines
  • VCR, DVD, Laser Disc and Portable Radios
  • CD Players
  • Speakers / Stereo Systems
  • CB’s / Two-way Radios
  • Typewriters / Processors
  • Calculators and Adding Machines
  • Postage Machines
  • Paper Shredders
  • Pagers and Answering Machines
  • Small Satellite Dishes
  • VHS or Cassette Tapes
  • Wood Speakers
  • Music Organs
Household Hazardous Waste
  • Automotive Fluids
  • Used Oil and Oil Filters  
  • Antifreeze
  • Brake Fluid
  • Old Gasoline
  • Automotive and Boat Batteries
  • Household Chemicals
  • Household Cleaners (Drain Cleaners, etc.)
  • Unwanted Medication Poisons / Solvents
  • Lawn / Garden Chemicals
  • Herbicides, Pesticides, Fertilizers
  • Paints and Stains (Limit 15 gallons per vehicle)
    • Aerosol, Latex and Oil-based ?
  • Paint Thinners
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs (Limit 15 bulbs per vehicle)
  • Mercury & Mercury-Containing Items
    • Thermostats, Thermometers, etc.
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Cooking Oil
  • Vapes
  • Handheld / Small Propane Tanks only
  • Business Wastes
  • Tires / Garbage
  • Fireworks / Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Radioactive Material
  • Medical Waste / Sharps
  • Controlled Substances
  • Gas Cylinders (except handheld propane size and smaller)
Polystyrene Foam (Bagged and Clean)
  • Meat Trays
  • Cups, Takeout Containers, and Clamshells
  • Packing Blocks
  • Packing Peanuts
  • Plastic Bags
  • Foam Insulation
Scrap Metal
  • Keys
  • Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Screws
  • Metal Screens and Storm Doors
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Automotive Parts
  • Metal Pots and Bakeware
  • Metal Hangers
  • Metal Shelves and File Cabinets
  • Empty Metal Boxes (including Tackle and Tool Boxes)
  • Pieces of Pipe
  • Small Metal Items
  • Refrigerators
  • Air Conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
Scrap Wood
  • All Types of Wood:
    • Boards
    • Pallets
    • Painted / Stained
    • Treated
    • Clean
    • With / without nails
 
Donations
  • Food Pantry Items:
    • Non-perishable food items
    • Diapers and Wipes
    • Blankets
    • Toothbrushes
    • Eyeglasses
  • Items for the Troops:
    • Soap / Shampoo
    • Toothpaste
    • Deodorant
  • Animal Shelter Items:
    • Blankets and Towels
    • Cat Litter
    • Chew Sticks and Toys
  • Textiles:
    • Shirts and Blouses
    • Pants, Slacks, Jeans
    • Neckties
    • Suits
    • Dresses and Skirts
    • Drapes and Curtains
    • Shoes
    • Tablecloths
    • Sheets and Blankets
  • Home Items in Good / Working Condition:
    • Lamps
    • Plates, Dishes
    • Glassware
    • Utensils
    • Pots, Pans, Bakeware
    • Toys
    • Small Furniture
    • Small Appliances
  • Books
  • Large Furniture (couches, dressers, mattresses, etc.)
  • Furniture requiring assembly
  • Broken Appliances (except for electronics recycling)
American Flags (for ceremonial destruction)
  • Worn or Torn American Flags