Monday - Friday: 6:30AM - 3:00PM

Phone number: 847-639-2700 x6

• Cardboard

• Plastic bottles (Labeled #1-7)

• Aluminum, tin, clean food cans

• Children’s books

• Flags

• Eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Children's Books

• Newspaper and Magazines

• Clothes and Shoes

• Styrofoam (Accepted on behalf of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County)

• Small Electronics (DVD players, VCRs, Blenders, Microwaves, Radios, Cell Phones, etc.) NO TVs, Flat Screens and NO Monitors

Tires for a Charge:

Effective July 1, 2022, tire recycling fees have increased. There will be a $10.00 surcharge per tire if the rims need to be removed by the Road District.

Small Tires: $5.00/each

Car Tires: $10.00/each

Truck Tires: $20.00/each

Tires Other: $45.00/each

Please use an alternative recycling location for the following items:

• Treated Lumber, 2x4s, or any kind of construction or demolition debris

• Refrigerators, freezers, all large household appliances

• Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent tubes, or light bulbs,

• Mattresses and Furniture

• Propane Tanks

• ALL Household Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, etc.)

Hazardous Household Items including:

• Thermostats, thermometers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors

• All aerosol products (spray paint, hair spray, etc.)

• Antifreeze, gas, brake fluid, etc.

• Drain cleaners, household cleaners

• Driveway sealers, deck sealers and cleaners, paint removers

• Fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, insecticide

• Solvents: Mineral spirits, kerosene, thinners, sealers

• Varnishes, sealers, oil-based paint

• Pool chemicals

• Personal care products

• Cosmetics, shampoos, nail polish, etc.

• Medical waste, sharps/needles

• Medications: Over-the-counter and prescription (people and pet) or DEA controlled substances (DEA site or call 312-353-7875)

Specialized Recycling is open to ALL Algonquin Township Residents. Want to know if you live the in the Township? Click Here to view our interactive map.

Accepted Items:

• One (1) TV, flat screen or computer monitor per Algonquin Township household per event with proof of Algonquin Township residency

• Small kitchen appliances and household electronics

• Used motor and cooking oil

• Car and Marine Batteries

Tires For a Charge:

Effective 07/01/2022, tire recycling fees have increased. There will be a $10.00 surcharge per tire if the rims need to be removed by the Road District.
• Rimless Small Tires: $5.00/each
• Rimless Car Tires: $10.00/each
• Rimless Truck Tires: $20.00/each
• Rimless Tires Other: $50.00/each

Paint brought to you by, EarthPaint (APRIL-OCTOBER ONLY):

EarthPaint’s paint recycling fees:

Please call for the cost for both latex, water and oil based paint and stains.