Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (HCCRF)
1150 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642
We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Rechargeable, car, small lead-acid and lithium batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries are not.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Oil-based paint, aerosol paint and paint thinners only; latex, acrylic and water-based paint are not accepted.
Televisions
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Only items on the city's electronics list are accepted; commercial electronics are not.
Computers
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Only items on the city's electronics list are accepted; commercial electronics are not.
Other electronics
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Only items on the city's electronics list are accepted; commercial electronics are not.
Microwaves
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Refrigerators and freezers
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Washers and dryers
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Tires
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Chicago Department of Environment
- The HCCRF is at 1150 N. North Branch Street, two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drop-offs only during scheduled hours: Tuesday 7 am–12 pm, Thursday 2–7 pm, and the first Saturday of every month 8 am–3 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All Chicagoans may drop off their individual household chemicals and electronics; businesses and large groups must use a private disposal company. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HCCRF accepts batteries such as rechargeable, car, small lead-acid and lithium batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Alkaline batteries are not accepted at the HCCRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HCCRF accepts oil-based paints, aerosol paints and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HCCRF does not accept latex paint because of its high disposal cost and low environmental impact. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HCCRF accepts cell phones, computers and related equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, washers and dryers are not accepted at the HCCRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are not accepted at the HCCRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-Waste | Chicago Recycles (opens in new tab) · City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation
- The city lists the drop-off location as 1150 N. North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city's residential electronics recycling list includes computers, computer monitors, TVs, printers, keyboards and mice, VCRs and DVD players, game consoles and cable/satellite receivers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city's monthly e-waste drop-off locations are on hold; residents are directed to the HCCRF to recycle e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only the listed items are eligible; commercial and other residential electronics are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
How we check our informationListing this place doesn’t mean we partner with it.