Microwave Recycling in Summit, IL

Microwaves count as a white good in Summit’s LRS collection (one per week).

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Summit

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SummitNo 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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Summit curbside bulk item and white goods collection (LRS)Pickup service · SummitCost not listed
How it works
LRS collects up to two bulk items each service day and one white good per week for Summit households.
Cost & rules
- One white good per week; over 75 lb requires pre-payment and prescheduling with LRS.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Summit · 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.
Summit residential waste collection (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
- LRS collects one white good per week; items over 75 lb need pre-payment and prescheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White goods include microwave ovens, refrigerators and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.

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