Waste Disposal in Lake County, IL
29 facilities across 19 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.
GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE - NORTH
Round Lake Park, IL · 1,045 reviews
WM - Grasslake MRF
Grayslake, IL · 647 reviews
WM - Countryside Landfill
Grayslake, IL · 294 reviews
LRS Wauconda Waste Service
Wauconda, IL · 267 reviews
Clearview Recycling
Hainesville, IL · 116 reviews
Lake County Scrap Metal
Prairie View, IL · 98 reviews
GFL Environmental
Zion, IL · 80 reviews
Wauconda Recycling Center
Wauconda, IL · 79 reviews
Suburban Scrap Metal Company
Gurnee, IL · 64 reviews
C & M Recycling
North Chicago, IL · 64 reviews
Genesis Electronics Recycling
Buffalo Grove, IL · 50 reviews
Cleveland Recycling
Zion, IL · 30 reviews
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
Gurnee, IL · 20 reviews
Midwest Organics Recycling
McHenry, IL · 17 reviews
Legacy Scrap
Wadsworth, IL · 12 reviews
SWALCO Recycling Center
Grayslake, IL · 12 reviews
Highland Park Recycling Center
Highland Park, IL · 10 reviews
Midwest Computer Recycling
Gurnee, IL · 8 reviews
City of Lake Forest Compost and Recycling Center
Lake Forest, IL · 7 reviews
Remote Recycle
Buffalo Grove, IL · 4 reviews
POSRG Electronics Recycling Center
Wauconda, IL · 2 reviews
Lakeview Electronics Recycling
Mundelein, IL · 2 reviews
Recycle Agent
Waukegan, IL · 1 reviews
Lake Bluff Public Works Facility & Recycling Center
Lake Bluff, IL · 1 reviews
Ferretti S&R
Fox Lake, IL
Groot North Transfer Station
Round Lake Park, IL
NSSD Landfill
Zion, IL
Recycling Center
Spring Grove, IL
Recycling Center
Round Lake, IL
About Waste Disposal in Lake County
Lake County in Illinois has 29 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 19 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE - NORTH in Round Lake Park, rated 4.6 stars from 1,045 reviews.
County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Lake County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I dump trash in Lake County, Illinois?
There are 29 waste disposal facilities across 19 cities in Lake County, Illinois, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.
Do I have to be a Lake County resident to use the dump?
It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.
What is the best-rated facility in Lake County?
The top facility in Lake County is GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE - NORTH in Round Lake Park with a 4.6-star rating from 1,045 Google reviews.