Microwave Recycling in Berkeley, IL

Microwaves are on LRS's appliance list in Berkeley; call 844-633-3577 48 hours before pickup day.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Berkeley

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BerkeleyNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Berkeley appliance collection (LRS)Pickup service · BerkeleyCost not listed
How it works
LRS collects one appliance per week at no charge (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator); call 844-633-3577 48 hours before pickup day.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Call LRS at 844-633-3577 48 hours before pickup day.
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Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Berkeley · 15800 State St., South HollandCook County residentsFree
Where
15800 State St.
South Holland, IL 60473
Hours
Tue 8 a.m.-noon; Thu 1-5 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May close in bad weather.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)
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Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (6)

Checked October 26, 2026

Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (opens in new tab) · Cook County
- The CHaRM Center is a permanent recycling drop-off facility available to Cook County residents; commercial and industrial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Home entertainment items accepted include air conditioners, microwaves and small kitchen appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) Services (opens in new tab) · South Suburban College
- Drop-off is free to residential customers only; proof of residency may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
Berkeley – Lakeshore Recycling Systems municipal services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems
- LRS collects one appliance per week for no charge (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator); appliance examples also include microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call LRS at 844-633-3577 48 hours before pickup day for an appliance pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.

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