Republic Services Loop Recycling Center and Transfer Station

A neighborhood recycling center and transfer station on the southwest side of Chicago that mostly sees residents and small haulers bringing curbside-style loads. People drop off common recyclables here - things like paper, cardboard, metal cans, bottles and mixed plastics - and the site helps keep those materials out of local landfills.

Drive up to a manned entrance booth and pull into the lane for unloading; the recycling bins are usually visible just past the booth and larger roll-off areas sit further inside. There’s a scale to cross while entering or exiting, so budget a few extra minutes for weighing. Concrete pads, open bays, and piles of sorted material are what the site looks like - trucks and trailers are common, and lines form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanups. Some centers also host special collection programs for items like electronics or bulky recyclables, so those areas can be separate from the main recycling bays.