Illinois
Recycling drop-off
McHenry Township recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for McHenry Township Road District e-waste recycling and brush drop-off.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Monthly Saturday collections for McHenry Township residents only, with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. No weekday drop-off.
Hours
- 2026 Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 17.
- The 2026 season (April to October) has ended; no 2027 dates were on the page when checked November 6, 2026.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price:
Where to buy:
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Most electronics, textiles, Styrofoam, CDs and DVDs, lead batteries | No charge |
| Fluorescent bulbs, CFLs and LEDs | $0.50 each; 8-foot tubes $1.00 each |
| Household batteries (AA, lithium, NiCd, button and similar) | $1.00 per pound |
| Computer monitors and TVs | $1.00 per pound, capped at $85 per item |
| Dorm refrigerators and wine coolers | $15.00 each |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- No large kitchen appliances or gasoline-powered items.
- Styrofoam: all clean #6 foam, including colored and food grade; no foam sheeting or wallboard insulation. Clean packing peanuts are taken for reuse.
- Brush up to 8 inches in diameter and 10 feet long is taken and chipped into mulch; no grass, leaves or dirty logs.
- One semi-trailer per month; when it is full, collection closes for that date. Cash, check and credit cards accepted.
- Electronics taken free include printers, stereos, vacuums, power tools, small kitchen appliances, computers, microwaves, humidifiers, phones and tablets.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.