The Algonquin Township Road District maintains and services township roads and provides brush removal, shuttle transportation, and community recycling events.

Quick Guide

Recycling

Recycling

We accept items weekdays 6:30 am—3:00 pm. Proof of residency is enforced.

Events

Upcoming Specialized Recycling

April through October

Shuttle

Shuttle

$3 curb-to-curb transportation

Tree Trimming & Removal

Brush Services

Grass clippings, leaves, and root balls will not be accepted.

Submit a FOIA Request

FOIA Request

Click here to create a FOIA request ticket.

Building a Better Community

Algonquin Township Highway Department’s main function is to maintain Township roads that are not located within any village boundaries. We are responsible for resurfacing, patching, and snow plowing more than 55 miles of township roads.

Where necessary, we provide lighting at major intersections. Our crews are also kept busy repairing and replacing the more than 800 road signs throughout the township.

 

The Algonquin Township Highway Department stands ready to help non-dedicated subdivisions in all legal ways. Advice, some engineering support, technical assistance, and encouragement are available through the Township or the County on request by subdivisions that wish to upgrade their roads.

Thanks to Amvet Post 245, over 1,000 flags were respectfully retired.

Our electronics recycling program kept 72,987 lbs of electronics out of the landfills.

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🗓 Specialized Recycling EventsLast Saturday of Each Month — April through October, 9 AM–11 AMUpcoming Dates (2025): • August 23 (1 week earlier due to the holiday) • September 27 • October 25📅 Full schedule & details here: Specialized Recycling Event DatesAccepted Items During These Events: • One TV, flat-screen, or computer monitor per household (proof of Algonquin Township residency required) • Small kitchen appliances & household electronics (e.g., blenders, microwaves, fans, power tools, phones, game consoles, etc.) • Used motor oil, car & marine batteries • Paint (via EarthPaint; fees apply—latex, water-based; call for pricing) • Tires — nominal fee waived or $10 surcharge if rims need removalTogether, we can keep our community clean, green, and caring! 🌎💚#RecycleRight #AlgonquinTownshipRoadDistrict #KeepItClean #CommunityStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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🌱 FREE MULCH 🌱Triple-ground mulch is available free of charge for Algonquin Township residents, while supplies last.📍 Pick-up location: Algonquin Township Road District, 3702 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake.This is a self-serve program, so please bring your own shovel, containers, or trailer.📞 Questions? Call 847-639-2700 ×6 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 SPECIALIZED RECYCLING EVENT – SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 • 9 AM–11 AM 🌟We’re excited to announce a Specialized Recycling Event happening on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 3702 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL! What’s Accepted:One (1) TV or computer monitor per household (flat screen or monitor) with proof of township residencySmall kitchen appliances and household electronicsUsed motor oil and cooking oilCar and marine batteriesTire recycling (fees waived for residents, though there’s a $10 surcharge per tire if rims need to be removed)Paint collection (via EarthPaint), too! Important: TV/monitor recycling is strictly limited to Township residents — please bring proof of Algonquin Township residency ... See MoreSee Less
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Contact Us

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Office Hours

Monday- Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Highway Commissioner available by appointment

*Closed weekends and holidays

Crew Hours

Weekdays: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm