Microwave Recycling in Highland Park, IL

A countertop microwave costs $24.50 to have LRS collect in Highland Park; schedule it in advance.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Highland Park

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Highland ParkNo 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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Highland Park bulk, appliance, e-waste and recycling collection (LRS)Pickup service · Highland Park$24.50
How it works
LRS, the City hauler since 2016, collects one bulk item (up to 50 lbs) a week at no additional charge (wrap mattresses and box springs in plastic), appliances by scheduled pickup at $48.99 per item ($24.50 for a countertop microwave), and one large electronic item under 50 lbs or three small ones free on the first collection day of each month. LRS: 844.633.3577.
Cost & rules
Fees
Countertop microwave $24.50
- Schedule with LRS (844.633.3577); prescheduling is required.
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Fees
Countertop microwave	$24.50

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 (3)

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.
City of Highland Park: Residential Refuse & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Highland Park
- Appliances/white goods cost $48.99 per item ($24.50 for a countertop microwave). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washers, dryers, refrigerators and other white goods are removed by scheduled LRS service at $48.99 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.

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