Residential Curbside Recycling

Homeowners who wish to recycle may place all items in one recycling bin; they do not need to be separated:

Paper Materials: newspapers, magazines, mixed paper, cardboard, chipboard.

Non-Paper Materials: glass colored brown, green and clear; aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans; cartons; plastic containers labeled #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7. (Plastics #6 are NOT accepted.)

These should be placed in recycling totes or any clear plastic recycling bags.

Recycling is accepted along with regular refuse on normal garbage days; it should not exceed 80 pounds.

Please note that the following items are not accepted as part of the curbside recycling program: toys; motor oil or any other petroleum product containers, such as antifreeze or transmission fluid; plastic bags; pesticide containers; light bulbs; plate glass windows; Pyrex; ceramic; shirt hangers.

Recycling Events

The Village offers residents recycling events occurring in the spring and fall every year. Residents can dispose of electronics and everyday recyclables to include, paper, plastic, glass, aluminum and cardboard. Also, many other items to recycle.

Fall 2026 Recycling Event
The Village of Addison's Fall Community Recycling Event will be on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Addison Public Works Department, located at 1491 W Jeffrey Dr. This event is open exclusively to Addison residents, and proof of residency is required.
This annual event provides residents with a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of various recyclable items.
Several collection stations will be available, each accepting specific materials:
STATION 1: BLH COMPUTERS ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Accepted items include smoke detectors, answering machines, battery backups, camcorders, cameras, cell phones, computer peripherals, desktop computers, DVD/CD players, fax machines, ink cartridges, laptops, networking equipment, power tools (including batteries), printers, projectors, radios, receivers, satellite and cable equipment, shredders, speakers, smart phones, surge suppressors, tablets, telephones, toner, VCRs, video game consoles, walkie-talkies, CRT/LCD monitors, and televisions (limit of two per vehicle).
STATION 2: PROSHRED Residents may bring documents for secure shredding (limit of three boxes per vehicle).
STATION 3: SCARCE Accepted items include books, records, ink jet cartridges, X-ray film, musical instruments, eyeglasses, holiday lights, keys, and Brita filters/accessories.
STATION 4: ADDISON VFW Residents can recycle flags and hearing aids.
STATION 5: REPUBLIC SERVICES GENERAL RECYCLING Accepted items include cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, paper, plastic bottles and jugs, and cartons.
STATION 6: VILLAGE OF ADDISON Fluorescent lamps (4-foot and 8-foot) will be accepted.
Items NOT Accepted: Hazardous waste, furniture, prescription or over-the-counter drugs, and microwaves.
The Village of Addison extends its gratitude to its recycling partners—Republic Services, BLH Computers, ProShred, Addison V.F.W. Post 7446, and SCARCE—for making this event possible.
For more information, please contact 630-620-2020 or 630-279-2140.
Fall 2026 Recycling event flyer