Cardboard Recycling in Hoffman Estates, IL

Cardboard goes in Hoffman Estates' single-stream Groot recycling toter along with paper, plastic, glass and aluminum.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Hoffman Estates

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Hoffman EstatesNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your cardboard 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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Hoffman Estates curbside mattress, electronics and recycling collection (Groot)Pickup service · Hoffman EstatesCost not listed
How it works
Groot, the Village's hauler under an agreement running to April 30, 2031, takes mattresses with regular trash (queen-size and larger folded or rolled and tied), picks up two electronic items a week at no cost when scheduled 24 hours ahead (tube TVs over 50 lb: $50), and collects single-stream recycling including cardboard. Groot: 847-734-6400.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Hoffman Estates · 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
Cardboard
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 (5)

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.
Village of Hoffman Estates: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Village of Hoffman Estates
- Single-stream recycling through Groot takes cardboard along with aluminum, glass, plastic and paper. 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.
- Paper and cardboard accepted include moving boxes, food boxes and shipping boxes. 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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