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Lakeshore Recycling Systems in West Chicago is a local recycling center where residents and small haulers bring material to keep it out of landfills. Located on Powis Road, this is the kind of place people stop at for drop-offs during household cleanouts or regular recycling runs.
Expect an industrial lot with roll-off bins, compactors, and areas for sorting different materials; it looks busier than a neighborhood dropbox but smaller than a full transfer station. There’s usually an entrance booth and a place to pull up for weighing or checking in, so plan to slow down when driving in. Loads are often handled by weight, so vehicles commonly pass a scale on the way in or out. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, so lines or waiting to unload aren’t uncommon.
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Before You Go
- Pre-sort cardboard, paper, metal and mixed recyclables in the vehicle so unloading is quicker and less confusing for the people directing traffic.
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose items so nothing blows out while lining up or pulling through the site.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings during spring cleanup; midweek visits typically move faster if a day off is an option.
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