Microwave Recycling in Elgin, IL

Microwaves are on the list for LRS's free at-home electronics collection in Elgin (855-612-7938).

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Elgin

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ElginNo 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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Elgin at-home household hazardous waste and electronics collection (LRS)Pickup service · ElginElgin residentsFree
How it works
Included with Elgin curbside cart service: schedule an at-home pickup of electronics, paint, batteries and other hazardous waste with LRS (855-612-7938).
Cost & rules
- Schedule with LRS (855-612-7938 or ElginService@LRSrecycles.com); homes with curbside cart service only.
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Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Elgin · 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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Kane County Recycling Center – West DundeeDrop-off · outside Elgin · 900 Angle Tarn, West DundeeKane County residentsConditions applyFree
Where
900 Angle Tarn
West Dundee, IL 60118
Hours
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed most federal holidays). Enter through the gate off Beacon St.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Kane County residents; Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
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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.

More about microwaves

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)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Elgin: Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Elgin
- LRS at-home electronics collection takes computers, monitors, keyboards, TVs (one per call), DVD players, cell phones, printers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Included with regular service; schedule an at-home collection with LRS at 855-612-7938 or ElginService@LRSrecycles.com. Only for homes with curbside cart service, not multi-family dumpster service. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Elgin: Garbage Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Elgin
- Electronics and household hazardous waste are collected through the LRS service; the city calls it a free collection. 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 West Dundee: Refuse, Yard Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Village of West Dundee
- Kane County residents may drop off electronics and textiles at 900 Angle Tarn in West Dundee weekdays 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; TVs and monitors carry a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kane County: Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Kane County
- Accepted items not on the fee list are free; TVs and stand-alone monitors cost $25 under 21 inches and $35 for 21 inches and over. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kane County: Accepted Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kane County
- Microwaves are accepted at the Fabyan and West Dundee recycling centers (discard glass turntables). Checked October 26, 2026.

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