Dumpmapper

Illinois Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations

  • 115 listings
  • 53 dumps & landfills
  • 26 transfer stations
  • 35 recycling & drop-offs
  • 1 yard waste, compost & tires
  • 10 with posted hours

Dumpmapper has 115 listings in Illinois, spread across 43 of its 102 counties. That includes 53 landfills, 26 transfer stations, 32 recycling centers, 1 yard waste site, and 3 electronics recyclers.

The places with the most listings are Cook County (25), Lake County (7), Champaign County (5), St. Clair County (5), and Madison County (4).

For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 2 battery, 1 hazardous waste, oil or bulb, and 4 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.

Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.

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Illinois counties with listings 43

Counties with no listings yet 59

These pages point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Adams County · Alexander County · Bond County · Brown County · Bureau County · Calhoun County · Carroll County · Cass County · Clark County · Clay County · Coles County · Crawford County · Cumberland County · Douglas County · Edgar County · Edwards County · Fayette County · Ford County · Franklin County · Fulton County · Gallatin County · Greene County · Hamilton County · Hancock County · Hardin County · Henderson County · Iroquois County · Jasper County · Jefferson County · Jo Daviess County · Johnson County · Kane County · Kankakee County · Logan County · Marion County · Marshall County · Mason County · Menard County · Mercer County · Monroe County · Morgan County · Moultrie County · Piatt County · Pope County · Pulaski County · Putnam County · Randolph County · Richland County · Schuyler County · Scott County · Shelby County · Stark County · Stephenson County · Union County · Wabash County · Warren County · Washington County · White County · Woodford County

Largest cities in Illinois

The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.

Recycling & hazardous waste in Illinois

Statewide, the map lists 33 recycling centers, 0 paint drop-offs, 2 battery drop-offs, 1 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-off, and 4 electronics drop-offs. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.

For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.

Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals

Illinois dump FAQ

How many landfills are in Illinois?

Dumpmapper lists 53 landfills in Illinois, in 33 of its 102 counties, plus 26 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.

Where can I take household hazardous waste in Illinois?

We list 1 place in Illinois that take household hazardous waste, motor oil or fluorescent bulbs, including Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (Chicago). Many counties also hold collection days a few times a year instead of running a permanent site, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office too.

Do dumps in Illinois charge a fee?

Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our Illinois data, 2 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 2 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.

Can I use a dump in Illinois if I'm not a resident?

It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.

How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in Illinois?

21 of the 115 listings in Illinois have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.

Which counties in Illinois have the most dump and drop-off listings?

Cook County (25), Lake County (7), and Champaign County (5) have the most listings. 43 of Illinois's 102 counties have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Where can I recycle paint and batteries in Illinois?

Dumpmapper lists 0 paint drop-offs and 2 battery drop-offs in Illinois. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.

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