Recycling Center Grayslake: Hours, Map & Accepted Items
Use this Grayslake Recycling Center guide before you drive to Berry Avenue. It explains today’s hours, map directions, electronics drop-off, seven-item limit, textile/shoe and food-scrap options, not-accepted items, and the big 2026 update: common household recyclables moved to WM Lake County Recycling Center.
The Village/SWALCO Grayslake site is listed Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-noon.
SWALCO lists the Grayslake Public Works Facility at 585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL.
Cardboard, mixed paper, cans, plastic containers and glass bottles/jars moved to WM Lake County Recycling Center.
Fast Answer: Grayslake Recycling Center Today
The Grayslake Recycling Center / SWALCO electronics drop-off is at the Grayslake Public Works facility, listed by SWALCO as 585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL. Regular public drop-off hours are Monday-Friday 8 AM-3 PM and Saturday 8 AM-12 noon.
Use Berry Avenue mainly for electronics, clothing, textiles, shoes and food-scrap composting. Do not bring cardboard boxes, mixed paper, plastic containers, aluminum cans, steel cans or glass bottles/jars to Berry Avenue now; SWALCO says those materials moved to WM Lake County Recycling Center.
Screenshot Guide: Official Grayslake Recycling Center Hours, Map & Accepted Items
This screenshot is placed near the official action section because readers first need to recognize where the Village and SWALCO show Grayslake recycling hours, Public Works location, accepted electronics, not-accepted items and current moved-item guidance.
Image description: This visual helps readers recognize the official Grayslake Recycling Center information page and understand where to confirm today’s hours, Berry Avenue/Public Works location, electronics accepted list, batteries and chemicals not accepted, textile/shoe and food-scrap drop-off, and the important update that common household recycling items moved to WM Lake County Recycling Center. It is a user-help visual reference only, not proof of live open status.
Grayslake Recycling Center Overview
The Grayslake Recycling Center is best understood as a Village/SWALCO drop-off location at the Public Works facility, not a full household-recycling drop-off for every material. The biggest current user mistake is bringing cardboard, paper, cans, plastic and glass to Berry Avenue after those items moved.
Berry Avenue still matters for electronics, textiles, shoes and food scraps. Common household recyclables now belong at the WM Lake County Recycling Center at 30869 IL-83 during its posted weekday hours.
Grayslake Recycling Center Hours: Open Today and Saturday Help
The Village and SWALCO hours for the Grayslake Public Works drop-off location are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. No normal Sunday or evening hours are listed.
| User Search Intent | Official Planning Answer | Before You Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Grayslake recycling center hours today | Use Monday-Friday 8 AM-3 PM or Saturday 8 AM-noon for Berry Avenue. | Check whether today is Sunday, a holiday or a local service-update day. |
| Grayslake recycling center Saturday | Saturday is listed as 8 AM-12 noon. | Arrive early if bringing TVs, monitors or several electronics. |
| Grayslake recycling center Sunday | No normal Sunday hours are listed. | Plan a weekday or Saturday morning visit. |
| WM Lake County Recycling Center hours | SWALCO lists WM Lake County Recycling Center Mon-Fri 7 AM-3 PM for moved household recyclables. | Use the WM location for cardboard, paper, plastic, cans and glass. |
Address, Map and Which Facility to Choose
For the Village/SWALCO Grayslake drop-off, use 585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL 60030. The Village also describes the Recycling Center as being at the Public Works facility at the end of Berry Avenue, east of Route 83.
| Facility | Address | Best For | Hours Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayslake Public Works / Village Recycling Center | 585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL | Electronics, clothing, textiles, shoes and food scraps. | Mon-Fri 8 AM-3 PM; Sat 8 AM-noon. |
| WM Lake County Recycling Center | 30869 IL-83, Grayslake, IL 60030 | Cardboard boxes, mixed paper, plastic containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and glass bottles/jars. | Mon-Fri 7 AM-3 PM. |
Accepted Items at the Grayslake Berry Avenue Site
The Berry Avenue site continues to collect electronics through SWALCO. SWALCO also lists clothing, textiles, shoes and food waste for composting at the Grayslake Public Works location.
Electronics Accepted at Grayslake Recycling Center
The Village accepted-items list includes many electronics. SWALCO rules say the site is no cost for Lake County residents, businesses are prohibited, and there is a limit of seven items per visit, with no limit on miscellaneous cords and cables.
| Accepted Electronics | Examples | Local Tip |
|---|---|---|
| TVs and monitors | Televisions and computer monitors. | Bring help if the item is heavy; do not dump outside posted hours. |
| Computers and tablets | Computers, laptops and tablets. | Back up files and wipe personal data first. |
| Printers and office devices | Printers, keyboards, mice, fax machines, scanners and servers. | Remove paper and loose packaging before the trip. |
| Media and game devices | VHS, DVD, DVR, CD players/recorders, game systems and receivers. | Separate cords so unloading is quicker. |
| Small electronics | Hard drives, phones, cameras, shredders and holiday lights. | Keep small items together so they do not fall out during unloading. |
Important Update: Household Recycling Items Moved
Effective October 1, 2025, SWALCO says the Village of Grayslake Recycling Center no longer accepts cardboard boxes, mixed paper, plastic containers, aluminum cans, steel cans, and glass bottles and jars.
Those materials may now be dropped off at WM Lake County Recycling Center, 30869 IL-83, Grayslake, IL 60030. SWALCO lists that facility’s hours as Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Material | Berry Avenue? | Correct Current Route |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard boxes | No longer accepted at Village Grayslake Recycling Center. | WM Lake County Recycling Center, 30869 IL-83. |
| Mixed paper | No longer accepted at Berry Avenue. | WM Lake County Recycling Center. |
| Plastic containers | No longer accepted at Berry Avenue. | WM Lake County Recycling Center. |
| Aluminum and steel cans | No longer accepted at Berry Avenue. | WM Lake County Recycling Center. |
| Glass bottles and jars | No longer accepted at Berry Avenue. | WM Lake County Recycling Center. |
Items Not Accepted at the Berry Avenue Electronics Collection
The Village not-accepted list is important because many residents assume every appliance or battery can go with electronics. Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, appliances, lighting fixtures, AC units, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, smoke/fire detectors, paint, liquids, chemical waste, packaging materials and broken glass are not accepted in the electronics collection.
| Not Accepted at Electronics Drop-Off | Why It Causes Problems | Better Action |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | Batteries need a separate safe disposal route. | Use SWALCO battery guidance or approved retailer/HHW options. |
| Fluorescent bulbs | Bulbs may contain hazardous material and break easily. | Use SWALCO or approved bulb recycling routes. |
| Small/large appliances, AC units, refrigerators, dehumidifiers | Appliances are not part of the electronics collection and may involve refrigerants or metal rules. | Use appliance or bulky-item guidance. |
| Paint, liquids and chemical waste | These are not electronics and can spill or create hazards. | Use household chemical collection guidance. |
| Packaging materials and broken glass | They contaminate electronics collection and create handling risk. | Remove packaging before bringing electronics. |
Cost, Resident Rule and Business Restriction
SWALCO lists the Grayslake electronics drop-off as no cost for Lake County residents. Businesses are prohibited, and the posted electronics rule limits residents to seven items per visit, with no limit on miscellaneous cords and cables.
Holiday Schedule Confusion: Drop-Off vs Groot Pickup
The Village holiday schedule page is for Groot garbage-service pickup delays, not automatically for the Recycling Center drop-off schedule. For 2026 Groot pickup delays, the Village lists New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
For drop-off center visits, check the Recycling Center page or SWALCO page before visiting during holiday weeks, severe weather, road closures or special Village service updates.
How to Prepare Before Visiting Grayslake Recycling Center
- Check the item type first. Electronics, textiles, shoes and food scraps may use Berry Avenue. Cardboard, paper, cans, plastic and glass now use WM Lake County Recycling Center.
- Check hours. Berry Avenue is listed Monday-Friday 8 AM-3 PM and Saturday 8 AM-noon. WM Lake County Recycling Center is listed Monday-Friday 7 AM-3 PM.
- Use the correct map. Berry Avenue and WM Lake County Recycling Center are different locations in Grayslake.
- Count electronics. SWALCO lists a seven-item limit per visit for electronics, with no limit on miscellaneous cords and cables.
- Remove non-electronic packaging. Packaging materials and broken glass are not accepted in the electronics collection.
- Keep batteries, chemicals and bulbs out. These require separate disposal routes and should not be mixed with electronics.
- Never dump outside posted hours. Unattended dumping can create safety and enforcement problems.
Map to Grayslake Recycling Drop-Off Locations
The map below points to the Berry Avenue/Public Works drop-off location. For moved household recycling items, use the WM Lake County Recycling Center map button instead.
Independent guide note: Recycling-Centre.org is not the official Village of Grayslake, SWALCO, Groot or WM Lake County Recycling Center website. Hours, accepted materials, moved-item rules, resident limits and holiday/service notices can change. Always verify with the official Village or SWALCO page before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recycling Center Grayslake
Where is the Grayslake Recycling Center?
SWALCO lists the Grayslake Public Works Facility at 585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL. The Village describes the Recycling Center as being at the end of Berry Avenue, east of Route 83.
What are Grayslake Recycling Center hours?
The Village and SWALCO list hours as Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 12 noon.
Is Grayslake Recycling Center open Sunday?
No normal Sunday hours are listed for the Berry Avenue recycling drop-off location.
What is accepted at the Grayslake Berry Avenue site?
The site continues to accept electronics, clothing, textiles, shoes and food waste for composting, based on SWALCO and Village guidance.
Can I bring cardboard to Grayslake Recycling Center?
No. SWALCO says cardboard boxes moved away from the Village Grayslake Recycling Center effective October 1, 2025. Use WM Lake County Recycling Center at 30869 IL-83 instead.
Where do paper, plastic, cans and glass go now?
SWALCO says mixed paper, plastic containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and glass bottles/jars may now be dropped off at WM Lake County Recycling Center, 30869 IL-83, Grayslake, IL 60030.
What electronics are accepted in Grayslake?
Accepted items include TVs, monitors, computers, laptops/tablets, printers, keyboards, mice, fax machines, scanners, servers, VHS/DVD/DVR/CD players/recorders, game systems, receivers, hard drives, phones, cameras, shredders and holiday lights.
Are batteries accepted at Grayslake electronics drop-off?
No. The Village not-accepted list includes batteries. Use an approved battery recycling or disposal route instead.
Is Grayslake electronics recycling free?
SWALCO lists the Grayslake electronics drop-off as no cost for Lake County residents. Businesses are prohibited.
How many electronics can I drop off?
SWALCO lists a limit of seven items per visit, with no limit on miscellaneous cords and cables.
Final Local Summary
For Recycling Center Grayslake, use 585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL for the Village/SWALCO electronics, textiles, shoes and food-scrap drop-off. The posted hours are Monday-Friday 8 AM-3 PM and Saturday 8 AM-noon.
For cardboard boxes, mixed paper, plastic containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and glass bottles/jars, use WM Lake County Recycling Center, 30869 IL-83, because SWALCO says these common household recycling items moved away from the Village Grayslake Recycling Center.