Scrap Metal Recycling in Elgin, IL

Elgin scrap metal can go to Bluff City Metal Recycling (980 Bluff City Blvd.) or Elgin Recycling (660 Shiller St.).

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Elgin

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ElginNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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Elgin RecyclingDrop-off · 660 Shiller St., ElginCost not listed
Where
660 Shiller St.
Elgin, IL 60123
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources
Bluff City Metal RecyclingDrop-off · 980 Bluff City Blvd., ElginCost not listed
Where
980 Bluff City Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60120
Hours
Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–noon.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources

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. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

City of Elgin: Drop-Off Locations (opens in new tab) · City of Elgin
- Elgin Recycling, 660 Shiller St., Elgin 60123, accepts metals, electronics (TVs for a fee) and appliances including refrigerant items (fee applies); Mon–Fri 8–5; (847) 741-4100. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bluff City Metal Recycling, 980 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin 60120, accepts aluminum, brass, copper and other metals; (847) 742-4600. Checked October 26, 2026.
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.

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