Waste and Recycling Resources

Recycling Guide

Check if your everyday jars, jugs, & containers are recyclable curbside.

Electronic Waste

Schedule a household electronic waste pickup online.

Hard to Handle

Get responsible tips on disposing and recycling difficult items.

Yard Waste

Get dates, locations, and info about yard waste stickers and bags.

Helpful Recycling Articles

Gain a new perspective with insightful and original news articles, videos, events in your neighborhood, recycling updates, and the latest in industry advancements.

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Helpful Recycling Articles

Gain a new perspective with insightful and original news articles, videos, events in your neighborhood, recycling updates, and the latest in industry advancements.

More Tips >

Transfer Stations

Three transfer stations serve Illinois and Northwest Indiana. All sites are open to the public; accepting large loads of garbage, yard waste, recycling and construction material.

Wendy the Waste Truck

Join the largest mascot in the country as he protects the planet. Recycling mascot Wendy is a sought after attraction at parades and events.

Recycling Education

Over 2200 students participate in our recycling education program every year. Groups benefit from our downloadable materials and exciting classroom presentations.

Public CNG Fueling

HDS Energy provides public access to compressed natural gas to the Chicago transportation corridor. Pull up and fuel up at our Homewood, Illinois location.

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What is CNG?

Compressed natural gas vehicles leverage clean power, fulfilling our commitment to the next generation. CNG has many environmental advantages.

Our Recycling Facility

Sorting hundreds of tons of your recyclables each day is no small process. Diversified Recycling is one of the largest recycling facilities in the Midwest..

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