Dumps NearbyCompost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026
Midwest Compost, Elgin
Midwest Compost, Elgin is a compost and yard waste site in Cook County, IL, listed under Elgin. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: yard waste & brush. We list 99 other drop-off sites in Cook County.
| Address | 1320 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Phone | (847) 931-2900 |
| Website | kanecountyil.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm Sat: 6 am to 12 pm |
| Fees | We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house. |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Yard waste & brush, leaves, grass, branches, logs, stumps, sod |
| Not accepted | food packaging |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: kanecountyil.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Cook County
- Cook County's CHaRM Center in South Holland takes hard-to-recycle materials (electronics, textiles, foam) free from county residents but does not accept furniture, paint, mattresses or liquids. Source
- Chicago's residential recycling drop-off centers are open daylight hours seven days a week for blue-cart recyclables only; plastic bags are not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other compost and yard waste sites nearby
- Elgin Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Hours: 1st and 3rd Sat, April-November: 8 am to 1 pm
- Naperville Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Des Plaines Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Schmechtig Landscape County. Compost Compost & yard waste site
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisAppliances
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsAppliances
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisAppliances
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sat-Sun: 9 am to 2 pm
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm
More in Cook County
All 100 drop-off sites in Cook County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Illinois
Frequently asked questions
Where is Midwest Compost, Elgin?
1320 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Midwest Compost, Elgin?
Midwest Compost, Elgin is listed for yard waste & brush. Not accepted: food packaging.
Is Midwest Compost, Elgin open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply), as far as our sources show.
When is Midwest Compost, Elgin open?
Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm; Sat: 6 am to 12 pm.
What other compost and yard waste sites are near Midwest Compost, Elgin?
Elgin Compost Facility in Elgin (4.1 mi), Crystal Lake Composting in Crystal Lake (17 mi) and Naperville Compost Facility in Naperville (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Elgin?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Naperville HHW Collection Site, about 16 miles away.
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