Proper residential recycling is one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint and protect the environment. At Tri-State Disposal, we help homeowners in our select areas sort, collect, and handle their recyclable materials properly. Our easy residential recycling pickup helps you recycle at home and keeps more waste out of landfills.
Available only in Crestwood, Frankfort Square, Garden Homes, Midlothian, Mokena, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Park, and Tinley Park.
Why It’s Important to Know What You Can and Can’t Recycle
Not every item with a recycling symbol belongs in the bin. Mixing non-recyclable materials with clean ones can cause contamination, sending otherwise usable materials straight to the landfill.
Knowing which recycled materials are acceptable helps:
- Prevent contamination in the recycling stream
- Improve the efficiency of recycling facilities
- Reduce processing costs and energy waste
- Ensure more materials are repurposed into new products
Knowing what you can and can’t recycle helps you recycle better and protect the planet.
What We Accept: Recyclable Materials Guide
Tri-State Disposal accepts a wide range of recycled materials through our residential recycling program. Below is a detailed list of what we collect:
Metals
- Aluminum cans, foil, and trays
- Steel (tin) cans
Glass
- Clear, brown, and green glass bottles and jars
Plastics
- PET (1): Water and soda bottles
- HDPE (2): Milk jugs, juice bottles, detergent containers
- PVC (3): Narrow-neck containers only
- LDPE (4): Margarine tubs, six-pack rings, dessert cups
- PP (5): Yogurt cups, ketchup bottles, syrup containers
- Other (7): Narrow-neck containers only
- Aseptic cartons: Milk and juice cartons
- Plastic buckets: Max size 5-gallon (e.g., kitty litter containers)
Paper & Cardboard
- Cardboard (non-waxed)
- Brown paper bags
- Chipboard (cereal/snack boxes)
- Carrier stock (soda can cases)
- Office paper, notebook paper, and computer paper
- Newspapers and inserts (no plastic sleeves)
- Magazines, catalogs, and phone books
- Paperback books (no hardcovers)
- Junk mail and envelopes (no stickers, labels, or cards)
Important: Rinse all containers clean and remove any leftover food or liquids. We do not accept items that have chemicals, oil, or pesticides on them.
What We Don’t Accept
Please do not place the following in your residential recycling bin:
- Plastic grocery bags, snack wrappers, Solo cups, hangers, plastic film, or tarps
- Chemical or motor oil containers
- Pizza boxes or shredded paper
- Paper cups, wax paper, towels, or napkins
- Polystyrene or foam packaging
- Window glass, ceramics, or dinnerware
- Aerosol cans, batteries, hoses, light strings, or prescription bottles
- Hardcover books
When in doubt, reach out! Our team is happy to clarify what belongs in your recycling cart.
Tri-State Disposal’s Recycling Services
We’re proud to support a cleaner neighborhood through dependable residential recycling pickup and proper waste management.
What you get with Tri-State Disposal:
- Weekly curbside residential recycling service
- Easy-to-follow material guidelines
- Transparent communication about pickup days
- A reliable local team that prioritizes sustainability
- Compliance with city and state recycling rules
Our team collects your recyclable items and transports them to trusted recycling facilities where they are sorted and processed into new products.
Start Recycling the Right Way
At Tri-State Disposal, we believe that simple steps, like separating your recycled materials and scheduling regular pickups, can make a big difference.
Check Your Pickup Schedule
Find your neighborhood’s residential recycling pickup schedule here.
Have questions or want to get started?
Call us today at 708-388-9910 or complete our online contact form to sign up for recycling services.
Let’s work together to keep recyclable waste out of landfills and build a cleaner future.
