Transfer Station and Diversified Recycling

A local recycling center a lot of Hazel Crest residents use for drop-offs and small hauls. Located on Laflin Avenue, this place is aimed at keeping everyday recyclables out of the landfill and handling neighborhood cleanups. People bring everything from cardboard and mixed paper to cans and bottles, and sometimes there are special collection programs for things like electronics or bulky items.

Drive in off Laflin and look for a small entrance booth and scale area; trucks and cars share the same drive, so take it slow. The recycling containers and roll-offs are usually grouped just past the booth, with larger commercial units clustered toward the back. Expect a working-yard feel: concrete pads, compactors, and piles of sorted materials rather than landscaped grounds. Weekends and spring cleanup weekends get noticeably busier, so lines at the drop-off points are common then.