Microwave Recycling in Northbrook, IL

Microwaves are on the LRS appliance pickup list in Northbrook (prepaid, from $30); the Village electronics drop-off does not take them.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Northbrook

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NorthbrookNo 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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Northbrook bulk item and appliance collection (LRS)Pickup service · Northbrook$30
How it works
Under the Village's franchise with LRS, Northbrook residents may set out one bulk item a week (sofas, love seats, sectional pieces, chairs, mattresses, box springs, bed frames) at no additional charge; items over 50 lbs and extra items must be prescheduled and prepaid. Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves and more) are collected curbside when prescheduled and prepaid, from $30 per item. LRS: 844.633.3577.
Cost & rules
Fees
Appliance pickup (starting price) $30
- Preschedule and prepay with LRS (844.NEED.LRS); drain items of liquid.
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Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Northbrook · 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)

Fees
Appliance pickup (starting price)	$30

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.
LRS: Village of Northbrook residential services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- Appliances are collected curbside if prescheduled with LRS (844.NEED.LRS), prepaid, starting at $30 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted appliances include refrigerators, washers, dryers and microwaves. 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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