Newspaper
Includes weekly and Sunday newspapers and all
inserts. Do not tie in bundles.
Magazines, Catalogs and Paper Back Books
All glossy magazines, catalogs and phone books
Corrugated Boxes (not exceeding 2' X 2') & Paper
Bags
Non-waxed flattened corrugated cardboard cut to a
size not exceeding 2' X 2' & all paper bags
Paperboard
Includes cereal and other dry food boxes, pop, beer,
and egg cartons
Mixed Paper
Includes junk mail, computer paper, and stationary
Non-Paper Materials Accepted
Glass Bottles & Jars
All clear, brown, and green bottles and jars
Aluminum Cans & Foil
All aluminum containers for food and beverages, foil and pie
plates
Steel Cans
Steel and bi-metal food containers 1 gallon or less in size, and
empty aerosol cans
Waxed Cardboard Drink Containers & Gable Top
Containers
Juice boxes, milk cartons and juice containers
Plastic Containers and Can Carrier Rings
All clean plastic containers, #'s 1-7 with the exception of
those containing pool chemicals, paint thinner and wood working products. All 6 and
12 pack can loop carriers.
Used Motor Oil
Used motor oil is accepted by the City at the
Combined Services Facility
3900 Berdnick Street only.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
THE CITY
OF ROLLING MEADOWS ALSO PROVIDES A 24 - HOUR RECYCLING DROP OFF CENTER FOR ALL ACCEPTABLE
RECYCLABLES AT: 3200 CENTRAL ROAD
To comply with E.P.A. regulations, the following
items are not accepted for recycling and should be taken to to a local retail outlet or a
household hazardous waste collection site for proper disposal:
Tires, Batteries, Old Paint, Gasoline, Garden Chemicals,
Antifreeze, and Propane Tanks.
The following are not currently accepted for
recycling through the City's recycling program:
Toys, Plastic Bags, Light Bulbs, Plate Glass (windows), Pyrex,
Ceramic and Shirt Hangers.
