Illinois
Recycling drop-off
Wauconda recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for LRS Lake County Residential Electronics 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: 2026-11-07
Who can use it
Lake County household residents only. No business electronics. SWALCO information line above; host controls on-site procedures.
Hours
- Monday to Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. per current SWALCO host listing.
- Closed legal holidays; no unscheduled weekend collection.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to seven accepted electronics per visit | Free for Lake County household residents; miscellaneous cables/cords unlimited |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Closed on legal holidays per SWALCO host listing.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-07 from official sources .
Other notes
- SWALCO-supported electronics service is for Lake County HOUSEHOLD RESIDENTS ONLY; no businesses. Free during posted hours, no appointment. Up to SEVEN electronic items per visit; miscellaneous cords/cables do not count toward the limit.
- Computers, monitors, televisions and printers are examples in the official electronics program. Confirm the full accepted-item list for unusual equipment; this is not permission to deliver every battery, bulb, appliance or household chemical.
- SWALCO does NOT accept electronics at its Gurnee household-chemical facility. Grant Township electronics site permanently closed November 30, 2025; do not use that old location.
- Use only published collection times. SWALCO says hosts may turn away residents at unscheduled times; never leave electronics outside a closed gate or in ordinary recycling.
- Current SWALCO listing also identifies clothing, textiles, shoes and food waste for composting at LRS. Those are separate designated streams, not materials to mix with electronics. Confirm host preparation rules.
- This address is the Wauconda LRS host, not Lake Zurich municipal curbside service. No general garbage, demolition, furniture or contractor tipping price was established here.
- The SWALCO location list is the source for the 8 a.m.-4 p.m. window; call the host before a large or unusual load rather than relying on third-party hours.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-07. If something conflicts, trust the town.