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Recycling drop-off center

Des Plaines Public Works (resident drop-off)

1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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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

Operator
City of Des Plaines
Hours
Electronics and tires: Wednesdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Des Plaines only.

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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.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Hard drives are wiped to NIST standards by the City's recycler.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Household appliances (white goods) are not accepted.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Tires off the rim only; Wednesdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Limit: 2 tires per drop-off

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Automobile batteries (limit 2) and household rechargeable/lithium-ion/small sealed lead batteries.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Des Plaines
    • Des Plaines Public Works, 1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-391-5464. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free electronics recycling for Des Plaines residents only: computer components, phone equipment, hand-held electronics, DVDs, VCRs and televisions, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Public Works Garage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City's contracted recycler wipes computer hard drives to NIST standards. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Des Plaines residents may bring tires (no rims) to Public Works, limit 2 per drop-off, Wednesdays only 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents only may bring automobile batteries (limit 2) and household nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion and small sealed lead batteries to Public Works; tape batteries over 1.5V. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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