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This recycling center at 901 Lake St in Oak Park is what neighbors use for household drop-offs and smaller cleanouts. It handles the usual recyclables and, like many centers, may run occasional special collection programs such as electronics or seasonal pickups.
The site looks like a typical drive-in recycling spot with large containers or bays to pull up to and a small customer area near the entrance. Many centers have a scale and charge by weight, so plan for a quick stop when leaving as well as when coming in. Materials are normally separated - paper and cardboard, glass, metal cans and many plastics - so bringing items pre-sorted makes unloading faster. Expect weekends and spring-cleanup time to be noticeably busier than weekday mornings.
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Before You Go
- Flatten and stack cardboard before loading; it saves space and speeds the whole drop-off.
- Put glass in a sturdy box and wrap anything fragile so it doesn't shatter during unloading.
- Aim for a weekday morning or early afternoon to avoid the longer weekend lines.
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