Paper, Magazines & Catalogs
Paper of all kinds can be recycled: Letters, junk mail. catalogs (slick paper), magazines, greeting cards, etc.
Important documents and papers should not be disposed of in the recycling. Please refer to Document Destruction/Shredding for more information.
Curbside Recycling:
All sorts of paper can be placed together for curbside recycling. All items should be placed in a paper bag (like a grocery bag) and placed in the recycling bin provided by your trash hauling service.
Other Recycling:
For residents who are not served by a curbside recycling service, paper of all kinds should be placed together in a paper bag (like a grocery bag) and may be taken to:
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Center
In addition, commercial paper recycling is available at Paper Recovery Service.
