Metals
Metal Recycling Guide - Scrap Metal Recycling 101 - A Guide for Complete Beginners provided by Verichek Technical
Services, Inc.
C & R Scrap Iron & Metal
4619 S Knox, Chicago
(773) 585-3031
crscrap.com
Accepts all metals.
Elgin Recycling
elginrecycling.com
Accepts all metals at the following drop-off recycling locations:
•Crystal Lake Recycling Center
5114 Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake
(815) 455-7700
•Elgin Recycling Center
660 Schiller St, Elgin
(847) 741-4100
•Elk Grove Township Recycling Center
145 S Weiler Rd, Arlington Heights
(847) 741-4100
Maine Scrap Metals
1274 Rand Rd, Des Plaines
(888) 824-3175
mainescrapmetal.com/
Accepts all non-ferrous metal.
Sims Metal Management
2500 S Paulina, Chicago
(773) 254-1200
us.simsmm.com
Accepts sheet iron, cars. Call for pricing.
Steel:
Steel Recycling Institute
(800) YES-1-CAN (937-1226)
recycle-steel.org
Gives information about steel recycling
Elgin Recycling Center
660 Schiller St, Elgin
(847) 741-4100
elginrecycling.com
Accepts scrap steel pieces. Call for pricing.
Updated 10-16-18