NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT RECYCLING PROGRAM
OPEN TO NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY
REOPENING APRIL 6, 2026.
NO TVs OR COMPUTER MONITORS OR PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING
NO BUSINESS RECYCLING WILL BE ACCEPTED - RESIDENTIAL ITEMS ONLY!
The 2026 Northfield Township Recycling program will open on Monday, April 6, 2026 during the normal Road District business hours of 7AM to 3PM, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays, at 237 Melvin Drive in Northbrook. The program will end for the year on Friday, October 30, 2025 at 3PM.
Residents please be ready to clearly show your Identification indicating you reside within Northfield Township. This service is for Northfield Township Residents only, all others will be turned away.
Residents will be responsible for removing items from their own vehicles.
Help is available for those who may need it.
ITEMS ACCEPTED
- Batteries (all types)
- Bikes & toys (usable condition)
- Cardboard (all boxes must be flattened - NO CARDBOARD TUBES ACCEPTED
- CDs and DVDs - NO VHS or CASSETTE TAPES OR FLOPPY DISCS
- Cell phones/pagers
- Clothing (usable condition)
- Computer software
- Computer hardware - NO COMPUTER MONITORS ACCEPTED
- Electronics
- Engine oil - NO VEGETABLE OR PEANUT OIL
- Eyeglasses
- Flags
- Fluorescent tubes/bulbs - NO REGULAR INCANDESCENT BULBS ACCEPTED
- Hydraulic oil
- Ink/toner cartridges
- Metal
- Styrofoam (only clean, white Styrofoam blocks can be accepted - please do not bring cups, food trays, foam sheeting or egg cartons or peanuts)
- Tires - LIMIT OF 4 - NO TRACTOR, LARGE EQUIPMENT OR COMMERCIAL TIRES ACCEPTED
- Transmission fluid
- Small electronics
- Therapeutic equipment (canes, crutches, standers, walkers, wheelchairs)
- Household paint (oil & latex, limited to 10 one gallon cans or 2 five gallon buckets)
In addition, our partnership with the Village of Northbrook provides an additional opportunity to recycle with an added drop-off location in Northbrook. The Village of Northbrook (www.northbrook.il.us) will be receiving at the garage behind the Village Hall on Cedar. Check the Village's web site to verify the times, dates and list of accepted recyclables.