Microwave Recycling in Worth, IL

Microwaves count as white goods in Worth: preschedule and prepay the pickup with LRS, or drop them free at the CHaRM Center in South Holland.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Worth

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WorthNo 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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Worth appliance and white goods collection (LRS)Pickup service · WorthFees apply
How it works
LRS collects appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and microwaves when prescheduled and prepaid with customer service (844-633-3577).
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Schedule and prepay with LRS customer service (844-633-3577).
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Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center)Drop-off · outside Worth · 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)
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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.
Worth – Lakeshore Recycling Systems municipal services (opens in new tab) · Lakeshore Recycling Systems
- Appliances are taken once free of hazardous components, and must be prescheduled and prepaid with LRS customer service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White goods include clothes dryers, microwave ovens, refrigerators and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.

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