Microwave Recycling in Golf, IL

Microwave ovens count as white goods in Golf; LRS collects one appliance a week.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Golf

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GolfNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Golf white goods collection (LRS)Pickup service · GolfCost not listed
How it works
LRS collects one white good (appliance) per week, such as a refrigerator, washing machine, clothes dryer or microwave oven.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Golf · 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 & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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)

Where this information comes from (6)

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.
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.
Golf – Lakeshore Recycling Systems municipal services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems
- LRS collects one white good or appliance per week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White goods include clothes dryers, microwave ovens, refrigerators and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.

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