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Microwave Recycling in Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg's recycling page lists two nearby places that take microwaves for a charge: the Elk Grove Township Recycling Center run by Elgin Recycling (145 S. Weiler Road, Arlington Heights) and Protech Environmental (1550 Howard St, Elk Grove Village, $20). Best Buy does not take microwaves.

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Schaumburg

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SchaumburgNo 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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  2. Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Schaumburg · 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 & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Elk Grove Township Recycling Center (Elgin Recycling)Drop-off · outside Schaumburg · 145 S. Weiler Road, Mount ProspectFees apply
    Where

    145 S. Weiler Road
    Mount Prospect, IL 60005

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFees apply
    • Call (847) 741-4100 before you go for drop-off instructions and charges.

    Full details & sources

  4. Protech Environmental IncDrop-off · outside Schaumburg · 1550 Howard St, Elk Grove Village$20
    Where

    1550 Howard St
    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for microwaves
    Microwave$20.00 each
    • Call ahead for drop-off instructions.

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Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · Village of Schaumburg
    • Schaumburg's recycling page lists local electronic recyclers, with columns for computers, TVs/monitors, cell phones and appliances (refrigerators, microwaves), and asks residents to call each site about charges. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schaumburg's list shows the Elk Grove Township Recycling Center (Elgin Recycling), 145 S. Weiler Road, Arlington Heights 60005, taking computers, TVs/monitors (charges apply) and, among appliances, microwaves only (charges apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Protech takes appliances; microwaves carry a $20 fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schaumburg's list includes Best Buy, 900 E. Golf Road, for computers and TVs/monitors (charges apply), but not microwaves. 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.

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