Illinois

Transfer station

Northfield Township transfer station

Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Northfield Township Road District Recycling Program.

Facility: Northfield Township Road District Recycling Program Address: 237 Melvin Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: 847-724-7055

Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06

Who can use it

Seasonal, free drop-off for Northfield Township residents (Northbrook, Glenview, Northfield) only. Show ID with a township address. No business recycling.

Hours

  • Season: April 1 to October 31; Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays.
  • The 2026 season ended October 31, 2026 at 3 p.m.; the district says it reopens each April 1.

Sticker or permit

Required: No (see notes)

Price:

Where to buy:

Per-item fees

Item Fee
Drop-off (residents) Free

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

  • Accepted: art supplies; batteries of all types; usable bikes, toys and clothing; flattened cardboard (no tubes); CDs and DVDs; cell phones; computer hardware and software (no monitors); electronics (no TVs); engine, hydraulic and transmission oil; eyeglasses; fluorescent tubes and bulbs; ink and toner; metal; clean white Styrofoam blocks; up to 4 tires (no tractor or commercial); flags; medical mobility equipment; household paint up to 10 one-gallon cans or 2 five-gallon buckets.
  • Residents unload their own vehicles; help is available if needed.
  • The Village of Northbrook also receives some recyclables at the garage behind Village Hall on Cedar; check the village for times.

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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.

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