
Residential Recycling Services
At Northern Illinois Disposal, we believe in responsible waste management that helps reduce landfill waste and promotes environmental sustainability.
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Community-Specific Recycling Services
We offer unlimited curbside recycling in most service areas, with bi-weekly collection available for select locations. Residents receive free or optional recycling bins to help organize materials efficiently. Simply place your recyclables curbside on your designated collection day—no sorting required.
Recycling available in:
- City of Rochelle
- Village of Waterman & Lee
- Village of Hillcrest
- Village of ShabbonaNo recycling program:
- Village of Franklin Grove
- Lee & DeKalb Counties

What Goes in the Recycling Bin?
To ensure efficient recycling, please follow these material guidelines:
Acceptable Items
Accepted Materials
Paper and Other Fibers
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Envelopes
- White/colored copy paper
- Wrapping paper
- Computer paper
- Glossy paper
- File folders
- Telephone books
- Paper bags
- Cereal boxes
- Cake mix boxes
- Paper back books
- Cardboard
- * Staples are acceptable
Tin & Aluminium Cans
- Pop cans
- Soup cans
- Coffe cans
- Cans should be empty
- Labels can be left on
Plastic Containers Market #1-#17 (excluding #6)
- Pop bottles
- Water bottles
- Cooking oil bottles
- Peanut butter jars (lids included)
- Milk & juice jugs
- Margarine/butter tubs
- Yogurt cups
- Ketchup bottles
- Household cleaners & coffee creamers
Please be sure to keep lids secure on these containers. Labels can also be left on.
Glass Bottles & Jars
- Both clear & colored glass containers
- This includes metal lids on these containers
- Containers should be empty
- Labels can be left on
Helpful Tip: Extra bins are available for purchase in some areas. Contact us for details!
Unacceptable Items
Not Accepted Materials
Paper and Other Fibers
- No self-stick labels
- Gum/candy wrappers
- Tissue paper
- Waxed paper
- Paper cups
- Paper towels
- Shredded paper
- Used paper plates
- Pizza boxes
- No fiber soiled with food waste
Tin & Aluminium Cans
- No aerosol cans
- No aluminium foil
Plastic Containers Market #1-#17 (excluding #6)
- No Styrofoam
- Packing peanuts
- Carry-out containers
- CD/DVD cases
- Plastic silverware
- Film plastics
- Plastic bags
- Saran wrap
- Shrink wrap
- Bubble wrap
- Solo cups
- No prescription bottles
Glass, Bottles & Jars
- Not flat glass
- Light bulbs
- Flatware
- Ceramics
- Pyrex