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2024 Recycling Events

 2024 All events flyer 3-21-24 for web page

At this time we do not have a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection date for 2024. The HHW program and funding is provided through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency(IEPA) and the IEPA has not scheduled any events for 2024.   Check the McHenry County Green Guide for locations and details of permanent HHW facilities in surrounding counties.



2024 McHenry County Recycling Directory Green Guide

Please click the flyer below to download the full documents.

2024 green guide2024 spanish green guide


 Everyday Recycling Options

Elgin Recycling, located at 5114 Terra Cotta Ave. in Crystal Lake, will accept electronics for recycling Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please visit their website at www.elginrecycling.com or contact them by phone at (847)741-4100.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County maintains three locations where clean Styrofoam (pink/blue foam siding is not accepted) can be dropped off for recycling:

  • Village of Algonquin, Public Works. 110 Meyer Drive, Algonquin. Open 24/7.

  • Algonquin Township Highway Department. 3702 U.S. Hwy. 14 located, Crystal Lake. Open Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • City of Woodstock Public Works. 326 Washington Street, Woodstock. Open Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Please visit the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County’s website at www.mcdef.org.

  • The 2024 McHenry County Green Guide is also now available at www.mchenry.edu\green  and is an easy way to find locations that accept a variety of products for recycling.

2023 recycle Holiday Lights

As of December 1, 2008 the Solid Waste Management Program for McHenry County has been relocated from the Department of Planning and Development to the Environmental Health Division of the McHenry County Department of Health. The goals of the Solid Waste Management Program are to assure the proper handling of solid waste to prevent public health concerns and to maximize the reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste generated in McHenry County.

 

 Resources
Franchising of Solid Waste Open Burning of Landscape Waste
Home Composting Recycling Guidelines
Household Hazardous Waste Residential Recycling Ordinance
IEPA Safe Options for Home Needle Disposal Solid Waste Advisory Committee
 McHenry County Green Awards  Solid Waste Hauler Fee Schedule
Municipal Waste Haulers List Solid Waste Management Plan
Municipal Waste Haulers Ordinance Solid Waste Stream Analysis