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Microwave Recycling in Chicago, IL

Habitat's ReStore Chicago North and South take working microwaves up to 5 years old as donations. The city's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility does not accept microwaves.

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4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Chicago

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ChicagoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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  2. ReStore Chicago NorthDrop-off · 6040 N Pulaski Rd, ChicagoConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    6040 N Pulaski Rd
    Chicago, IL 60646

    Hours

    Donation drop-off Wednesday–Sunday, 11 am–5:30 pm (store open until 6 pm).

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Subject to staff review; items must be clean and in good condition.
    • Working, with all parts, and up to 5 years old.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. ReStore Chicago SouthDrop-off · 6057 S Western Ave, ChicagoConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    Where

    6057 S Western Ave
    Chicago, IL 60636

    Hours

    Donation drop-off Wednesday–Sunday, 11 am–5:30 pm (store open until 6 pm).

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Subject to staff review; items must be clean and in good condition.
    • Working, with all parts, and up to 5 years old.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Chicago · 15800 State St., South HollandCook County residentsFree
    Where

    15800 State St.
    South Holland, IL 60473

    Hours

    Tue 8 a.m.-noon; Thu 1-5 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May close in bad weather.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take microwaves (1)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Illinois rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Chicago Department of Environment
    • All Chicagoans may drop off their individual household chemicals and electronics; businesses and large groups must use a private disposal company. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, washers and dryers are not accepted at the HCCRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Chicago donation guidelines (rev. 10.2024) (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Chicago
    • Acceptance is subject to staff review; items must be clean and in good condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances must be in working condition with all knobs and parts. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReStore Chicago accepts microwaves up to 5 years old. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (opens in new tab) · Cook County
    • The CHaRM Center is a permanent recycling drop-off facility available to Cook County residents; commercial and industrial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Home entertainment items accepted include air conditioners, microwaves and small kitchen appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) Services (opens in new tab) · South Suburban College
    • Drop-off is free to residential customers only; proof of residency may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.

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