Community Recycling Programs

Reuse & Recycle Opportunities

Lake Zurich partners with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) to provide a variety of recycling programs, including:

  • Clothing & textile recycling
  • Shoe recycling
  • Residential electronics recycling
  • Pharmaceutical collection
  • Chemical waste disposal options
  • Styrofoam collection

Styrofoam Recycling 

The Village of Lake Zurich's styrofoam recycling pilot program was such a success that it is now here to stay.   The dropped off styrofoam is melted down and turned into new consumer products at a facility in the western Chicago suburbs.
We do not accept grocery/plastic bags, only styrofoam.

Collection is in the parking lot of the American Legion, 51 Lions Drive, on Tuesday from Noon to 2 pm

We've lost our Friday Volunteer and are no longer offering drop offs on Fridays. If you have the time to help out, please contact Erin.Rauscher@LakeZurich.org Thank you

Also open the third Saturday of each month from 10 am to noon from May through October.
Styrofoam Recycling 2025 with weekend hours

Styrofoam Collection Point

Where: American Legion Hall Parking Lot

When: Tuesdays: Noon - 2 pm

Also open the third Saturday of each month from 10 am to noon all summer from May through October.