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Recycling Centers in Joliet, IL

8 of the 26 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Joliet are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. AVA E-Recycling | Data Destruction | Asset Recovery

    823 Campus Dr, Joliet, IL 60435

    Mon to Fri, 8AM to 5PM

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. Treadstone Tire Recycling

    175 S Des Plaines St, Joliet, IL 60436

    Buys scrap metal
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  3. Gto Recycling

    3077 W Jefferson St Ste 219, Joliet, IL 60435-5264

    Buys scrap metal
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  4. All American Recycling

    2285 New Lenox Rd, Joliet, IL 60433

    Buys scrap metal
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  5. Recycled Rubber Products Llc

    175 S Desplaines St, Joliet, IL 60436

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  6. GTO Recycling Inc.

    70 McDonald Ave, Joliet, IL 60431

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  7. Chicago Street Ccdd, Llc

    1127 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60436-2904

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  8. Everon Polymers Llc

    420 Woodruff Rd, Joliet, IL 60432-1259

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.