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Brush dropoff

You will find Brush dropoff in Cary, IL. It is a recycling and drop-off center in McHenry County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for yard waste & brush. It is one of 20 drop-off sites we list in McHenry County.

Address	Cary, IL Directions
County	McHenry County, IL
Hours	Mar to Oct Sat[ to 1],Sun[ to 1] From OpenStreetMap, please confirm.
Fees	We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum.
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Yard waste & brush

Source: OpenStreetMap. We have not confirmed these details. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in McHenry County

McHenry County Environmental Health no longer accepts cash payments (card or check only) as of January 1, 2026. This applies to payments to that division, not to drop-off sites. Source
In Woodstock, each household gets 1 free curbside bulk item pickup per week; additional items need 5 stickers each. A mattress counts as one bulk item. Hazardous materials, electrical goods and construction debris are not taken. Source

Before you go

Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other recycling and drop-off centers nearby

Kane County Recycling Center (Geneva/Batavia) Recycling center Verified

517 E Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva · 25 mi · (630) 208-3841

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm

ElectronicsScrap metal
ShredTronics Recycling center

7135 Central Avenue, Skokie · 30 mi
Naperville Recycling Drop-Off Center (Environmental Collection Campus) Recycling center Verified

156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville · 31 mi · (630) 420-6095

Hours: Wed, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm
Downers Grove Village Fleet Garage oil, coolant and battery drop-off Recycling center Verified

700 Curtiss St., Downers Grove · 33 mi

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm
Recycling Center Recycling center

1301 Greenwood Avenue, Maywood · 33 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsRecyclables

Dumps for household trash nearby

Groot North Transfer Station Transfer station

201 Porter Drive, Round Lake Park · 13 mi
Countryside Landfill INC Landfill

31725 N Route 83, Grayslake · 14 mi · (847) 223-2722

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
WM Bluff City Transfer Station, Elgin Transfer station Verified

1225 Gifford Rd, Elgin · 15 mi · (847) 608-7543

Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisAppliances

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Solid Waste Agency of Lake County Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee · 22 mi · (847) 377-4950
Residential Recycling Center Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

8000 128th St, Pleasant Prairie · 27 mi · (262) 925-6700

Hours: Sat: 7 am to 3 pm … Solid waste: $9.00 per cubic yard

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

More in McHenry County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brush dropoff?

Cary, IL. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.

What can I drop off at Brush dropoff?

Brush dropoff is listed for yard waste & brush. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.

Is Brush dropoff open to the public?

As far as we know: public site, typically meant for residents.

When is Brush dropoff open?

Mar to Oct Sat[ to 1],Sun[ to 1]. (Hours from OpenStreetMap, please confirm before you go.)

What other recycling and drop-off centers are near Brush dropoff?

Kane County Recycling Center (Geneva/Batavia) in Geneva (25 mi), ShredTronics in Skokie (30 mi) and Naperville Recycling Drop-Off Center (Environmental Collection Campus) in Naperville (31 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Cary?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, about 22 miles away.

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