Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Lake County, IL
We list 22 places in Lake County, IL where you can drop off waste: 2 landfills, 2 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 1 hazardous waste drop-off, plus recyclers for other materials. Most people here live in or around Waukegan. For 1 site we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (2)Household hazardous waste (1)Yard waste & compost (10)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (7)
County rules
- SWALCO household chemical waste program is for Illinois residents, residential waste only; appointment required (year-round Gurnee drop-off twice a month except December; mobile events usually April-October, appointments open within 45 days of event). Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 08:00-14:30: SWALCO HCW Mobile Collection Event: Lake Forest, Lake Forest Municipal Services, 800 N Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (appointment required, free for IL residents) Source
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026: SWALCO Gurnee Household Chemical Waste Drop-Off, SWALCO, 1311 N Estes St, Gurnee (appointment required) Source
Landfills in Lake County
- Countryside Landfill INC LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Zion Landfill Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Lake County
- Groot North Transfer Station Transfer station
- Lake Forest Recycling & Compost Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
Household hazardous waste in Lake County
Yard waste & compost in Lake County
- Changzhou Mulch Gardening County. Ltd Compost & yard waste site
- Chicago Botanic Garden Compost & yard waste site
- Lake Bluff Municipal 2 Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Lake County Material Recovery Meadowview Compost & yard waste site
- Ldk Compost Compost & yard waste site
- Mariani Landscape Design Composting Compost & yard waste site
- Midwest Organics Recycling LLC Compost & yard waste site
- Schmechtig Landscape County. Compost Compost & yard waste site
- The Mulch Center Compost & yard waste site
- Waukegan Landscape Waste Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Lake County
- A - 1 Recycling Center Scrap metal yard
- American Chemet Corp - Sales & Executive Offices Scrap metal yard
- Arcoa Group - Hq Scrap metal yard
- Main Plastics INC Electronics recycler
- Midwest Computer Recycling INC Electronics recycler
- Rondout Iron & Metal Scrap metal yard
- Sand Springs Metal Processing Corp Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Lake County?
Countryside Landfill INC (Grayslake), Groot North Transfer Station (Round Lake Park), Lake Forest Recycling & Compost Center (Lake Forest) and Zion Landfill (Zion) take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Lake County?
We list 2 active landfills in Lake County: Countryside Landfill INC and Zion Landfill.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Lake County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Solid Waste Agency of Lake County.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Lake County?
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is for residents only.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Lake County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Lake County below.
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