Alternative Refuse/Recycling Programs
Veolia Pick-Up – Veolia charges $20/cubic yard of materials for pick up. Veolia will send out a representative to give estimates based on the amount of materials. Veolia: 630-587-8282
Veolia Drop Off - Veolia has transfer station in Batavia for a fee ($87.00 for up to a ton of materials). There is also a free recycling drop off. The facility is located at 766 Hunter Street, Batavia 630-879-3587. The hours are Monday thru Friday 6 am – 5 pm and Saturday 6 am – 10 am.
Kane County Electronic and Book Recycling Days – This program takes place the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Items accepted include computers, televisions, and entertainment equipment. Books are also accepted. Schedule information: 630-208-3841
Kane County Recycling website
Salvation Army – The Chicago Office will arrange for pick up of items, including furniture in good condition at 312-738-4360.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off – The nearest facility is the Naperville Fire Station #4, at 1979 Brookdale Road. (½ mile south of I-88, corner of Route 59 and Brookdale Rd.)
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Household Hazardous Waste Handout
Goodwill - Two nearby locations are drop-off only; Batavia 450 N. Randall Road 630-761-8049, South Elgin, 260 Randall Road 847-741-0236.
City of St. Charles weekly refuse and recycling collection- Veolia will pick up large items at the curb throughout the year, provided there is a sticker on it.
