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Recycling drop-off center

Lake Forest Compost & Recycling Center

1381 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Call before you go

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 Lake Forest
Hours: Summer (Mar 15–Nov 30): Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; winter (Dec 1–Mar 14): Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed weekdays.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Lake Forest only. Businesses: not accepted.

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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.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Current Lake Forest vehicle sticker required; one trip per day.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Current Lake Forest vehicle sticker required; one trip per day.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Current Lake Forest vehicle sticker required; one trip per day.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Current Lake Forest vehicle sticker required; one trip per day.
Preparation: Bag or tape batteries before drop-off.

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Current Lake Forest vehicle sticker required; one trip per day.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Current Lake Forest vehicle sticker required; one trip per day.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Lake Forest: Electronics Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Lake Forest
- Electronic items are accepted for recycling at the Compost Center; curbside special collection costs a minimum of $40. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Lake Forest: Compost & Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Lake Forest
- A current Lake Forest vehicle sticker is required to use the Compost & Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Summer (Mar 15–Nov 30): Sat 8–5, Sun 9–5; winter (Dec 1–Mar 14): Sat 8–3. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Center takes single-use and rechargeable batteries (including small sealed lead-acid) and cellphones; bag or tape them first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Lake Forest residents can recycle electronics including computers, printers, DVDs, VCRs and televisions at the Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Lake Forest: Compost/Recycling Center flyer (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Lake Forest
- The Compost/Recycling Center is at 1381 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045; 847-615-4264. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Lake Forest: Compost Center item list (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Lake Forest
- The junk bins accept household and lawn furniture; flattened cardboard boxes are accepted for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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