Microwave Recycling in Bridgeview, IL
Bridgeview’s e-waste home pickup accepts microwave ovens; call Village Hall to schedule.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
- Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
Illinois rules
- 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 (7)
Where this information comes from
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.
- Village of Bridgeview Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Village of Bridgeview
- Village Community Services and Public Works collect e-waste; call Village Hall at 708-594-2525 and staff come within 24 hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Also accepted: laptops, monitors, scanners and microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only residentially generated electronics; no business e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
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