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Microwave Recycling in South Holland, IL

Homewood won't take appliances at the curb, but the CHaRM Center at South Suburban College accepts microwaves for free.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in South Holland

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · South HollandNo 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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  2. Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · 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)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take microwaves (1)
  • South Holland curbside bulk waste (Homewood Disposal) · South Holland

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Illinois rules

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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.
  • Special Item Collection & Disposal (opens in new tab) · Village of South Holland
    • Appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators and microwaves, cannot be picked up by Homewood Disposal or Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances include washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, freezers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.

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