Flat Can Recycling

Weekday Drop-Offs at Flat Can HQ
2024-12-16 07:00 - 2024-12-20 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 732 Hicks Drive Elburn IL 60119, 732 Hicks Drive, Elburn, IL, 60119, United States
Drop off your specialized items for recycling every Monday – Friday, from 7am – 4pm at Flat Can Recycling, 732 Hicks Drive, Elburn, IL 60119.
Convenience fees apply, and both cash and credit cards are accepted on-site. Don’t miss this opportunity to recycle responsibly and declutter your space!
Items we Recycle

Aerosol Products: $1 each
Block Styrofoam (#6 only) – No food containers: $4 per lb
Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors: $1 each
Car Seats: $10 each
Hard Hats: $1 each
Household Batteries: $4 per lb
Latex Paint: $0 per sample, $0 per pint, $2 per quart, $5 per gallon, $20 per 5 gallons
Propane & MAPP (14oz & 16 oz tanks): $4 each
Power Wheels Cars w/ Battery: $20 each
Bubble Cars (Kids Red/Yellow): $10 each
Tricycles (Plastic Only): $10 each
Strollers: $10 each
Textiles, Clothing & Shoes: Free
Helium Tank (Balloon Time): $10 each
Highchairs: $10 each

This event is a great opportunity to safely dispose of these materials while supporting a local business!

Park Forest Recycle Fest
2025-07-26 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Parking Lot in front of, 347 Liberty Drive, Park Forest, 60466, United States
Join us for Recycle Fest in Park Forest, IL.
Located in Park Forest, this event, organized by the Village of Park Forest, offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle various items. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle safely!
Here’s what we’ll be recycling, along with their convenience fees:

Aerosol Can: $1/can
Bubble Cars: $10/each
Infant and Children Car Seats: $10/seat
Hard Hats: $1/each
Balloon Time Pink Helium Tanks: $10/tank
Plastic High Chairs: $10/each
Household Batteries: $4/pound
Latex Paints: $3/1-quart, $7/1-gallon, $22/5-gallon
Power Wheels or Similar Brand Children’s Cars with Battery: $20/each
Propane & MAPP Gas (1 lb.): $4/canister
Smoke & CO Detectors: $1/each
Strollers: $10/each
Plastic Tricycles (typically red/yellow): $10/each

Mark your calendar and bring your recyclables. We’ll take care of the rest!

Ogle County Recycling Event
2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Join us for the Ogle County Recycling Event in Oregon, IL!
Located at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (909 Pines Rd), this event—organized by Ogle County—offers a simple and responsible way to recycle select household items. It’s a great opportunity to declutter and dispose of tricky materials the right way.
Ogle County will subsidize the first 10 aerosol cans and 1 car seat per resident!
Here’s what we’ll be recycling, along with their convenience fees:

Aerosol Cans: $1/can (first 10 subsidized)
1 lb. Propane Canisters (14oz / 16oz): $4/canister
Household Batteries: $4/pound
Infant and Children Car Seats: $10/seat (first is subsidized)

Mark your calendar and bring your recyclables. We’ll take care of the rest!

Roselle Recycling Event
2025-09-06 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | Metra Parking Lot, Roselle, 540 Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL, 60172, United States
Join us for the Roselle Recycling Event, hosted by the Village of Roselle and Green Roselle.
Located at the Metra Parking Lot, 540 Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL 60172, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle various items. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle safely!
Here’s what we’ll be recycling along with their convenience fees:

Aerosols: $1/can
Propane & MAPP gas tanks (14 & 16oz only): $4/tank
Latex Paint: $3/quart, $7/1 gallon, $22/5 gallon
Household Batteries: $4/lb
Car Seats: $10
Strollers: $10
Highchairs: $10
Power Wheels (with battery): $20
Smoke & CO₂ Detectors: $1 each

Reduce Waste Chicago Sustainability Market
2025-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join us for the Sustainability Market in Chicago, IL, hosted by Reduce Waste Chicago!
Located at Northcenter Town Square (4100 N Damen Ave), this event is a great opportunity to recycle responsibly while exploring eco-friendly vendors, resources, and activities. Organized to support greener living, it’s your chance to make an impact and clear out those hard-to-recycle items.
Here’s what we’ll be recycling along with their convenience fees:

Aerosols: $1/can
Bubble Cars: $10
Car Seats: $10
Hard Hats: $1
Helium Tanks: $10
Highchairs: $10
Household Batteries: $4/lb
Latex Paint (Sample Pint): Free
Latex Paint (Quart): $3
Latex Paint (1 Gallon): $7
Latex Paint (5 Gallon): $22
Power Wheels (with battery): $20
Propane & MAPP Gas Tanks (14 & 16 oz only): $4/tank
Smoke & CO₂ Detectors: $1 each
Strollers: $10
Tricycles (plastic only): $10

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for the full list of accepted items. We’ll take care of the rest!
Full event info: https://reducewastechicago.org/sustainability-market/

Dekalb Recycling Event
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 2200 Pleasant St, 2200 Pleasant St., DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join us for the DeKalb Recycling Event, organized by DeKalb County.
Located at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 2200 Pleasant St, DeKalb, IL 60115, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle various items. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle safely!
Here’s what we’ll be recycling, along with their convenience fees:
Kindly subsidized by Dekalb County

Aerosols: Free
Household Batteries: Free
Smoke & CO₂ Detectors: Free
Propane & MAPP Gas Tanks (14 & 16 oz only): Free

Items with Convenience fees:

Latex Paint (Quart): $3 per quart, $7 per 1 gallon, $22 per 5 gallon
Bubble Cars: $10
Car Seats: $10
Hard Hats: $1
Helium Tanks: $10
Highchairs: $10
Power Wheels (with battery): $20
Strollers: $10
Tricycles (plastic only): $10

For more information, please visit DeKalb Recycling Event Details

Glen Ellyn Recycling Event
2025-11-08 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | College of DuPage (Parking Lot 6), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137, United States
Join us for the Glen Ellyn Recycling Event, organized by the Village of Glen Ellyn.
Located at College of DuPage, Parking Lot 6, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle various items. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle safely!
Here’s what we’ll be recycling, along with their convenience fees:

Aerosol Cans: $1 each
Bubble Cars (Kid’s Red/Yellow): $10 each
Car Seats: $10 each
Helium Tanks (Balloon Time): $10 each
Highchairs: $10 each
Household Batteries: $4 per pound
Latex Paint: $3 per quart, $7 per 1 gallon, $22 per 5 gallon bucket
Power Wheels Cars (with Battery): $20 each
Propane & MAPP Gas (14 oz & 16 oz): $4 per tank
Smoke & CO₂ Detectors: $1 each
Strollers: $10 each
Tricycles (Plastic Only): $10 each

Westmont Electronics & More
2025-11-22 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Metra Parking Lot (Westmont), 31 W Quincy St., Westmont, IL, 60559, United States
Join us for the Westmont Electronics & More event, organized by the Village of Westmont.

Located in the Metra parking lot, 31 W Quincy St., Westmont, IL 60559, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle various items. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle safely!
Here’s what we’ll be recycling, along with their convenience fees:

Aerosol Can: $1/can
1 lb. Propane Tanks: $4/canister
Household Batteries: $4/pound
Infant and Children Car Seats: $10/seat
Balloon Time Pink Helium Tanks: $10/tank (new item in 2025)
Power Wheels or Similar Brand Children’s Cars with Battery: $20/each (new item in 2025)
Plastic High Chairs: $10/each (new item in 2025)
Smoke & CO2 Detectors: $1/each (new item in 2025)
Plastic Tricycles (typically red/yellow): $10/each (new item in 2025)
Latex Paints: $3/1-quart, $7/1-gallon, $22/5-gallon

Kane County Recycling Event – St. Charles, IL
2026-02-28 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | 540 S Randall Rd, 540 S Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Join us for the Kane County Recycling Event, organized by Clair Ryan with Kane County. Located at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle a wide range of items. Clear out your storage and recycle the right way—safely, easily, and locally.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Strollers: $10
High Chairs: $10
Car Seats: $10
Aerosol: $1.25/can
Propane & Mapp Gas (14 oz & 16 oz): $4/canister
Smoke & CO2 Detectors: $2 each
Bubble Cars: $10
Helium Tanks: $5
Power Wheels Cars: $20

Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up – Chicago Waldorf School
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, 60640, United States
Join us for the Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up, organized by Reduce Waste Chicago. Located at the Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle hard-to-recycle household items. Clear out your clutter and recycle it the right way.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Cans: $1.25 each
Bubble Cars: $10 each
Car Seats: $10 each
Hard Hats: $1 each
Helium Tanks (Balloon Time): $5 each
High Chairs: $10 each
Household Batteries: $4 per pound
Latex Paint (Sample Pint): Free
Latex Paint (Quart): $3 each
Latex Paint (1 Gallon): $7 each
Latex Paint (5 Gallon): $22 each
Power Wheel Cars with Battery: $20 each
Propane & MAPP Tanks (14 & 16 oz): $4 each
Smoke & CO2 Detectors: $2 each
Strollers: $10 each
Tricycles (plastic only): $10 each

Dekalb Recycling Event
2026-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 2200 Pleasant St., DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join us for the Dekalb Recycling Event, organized in partnership with the City of Dekalb. Located at Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 2200 Pleasant St., DeKalb, IL 60115, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle a wide range of household and specialty items. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle responsibly!
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Strollers: $10
High Chairs: $10
Car Seats: $10
Bubble Cars: $10
Power Wheels Cars: $20
Helium Tanks: $5
Aerosol Cans: No charge (covered by Kane County)
Propane & MAPP Gas (14 oz & 16 oz): No charge (covered by Kane County)
Smoke & CO2 Detectors: No charge (covered by Kane County)
Latex Paint (Quart): $3 each
Latex Paint (1 Gallon): $7 each
Latex Paint (5 Gallon): $22 each

Westmont Electronics & More
2026-04-04 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Metra Parking Lot (Westmont), 31 W Quincy St., Westmont, IL, 60559, United States
Join us for the Westmont Electronics & More event, organized by the Village of Westmont. Located at the Metra Parking Lot, 31 W. Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, this event makes it easy to recycle electronics and other specialty items safely and responsibly. Clear out the clutter and recycle with confidence!
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Can: $1.25/can
1 lb. Propane Tanks: $4/canister
Household Batteries: $4/pound
Infant and Children Car Seats: $10/seat
Helium Tanks Pink or Blue: $5/tank
Power Wheels or Similar Brand Children’s Cars with Battery: $20/each
Plastic High Chairs: $10/each
Smoke and CO2 Detectors: $2/each
Plastic Tricycles: $10/each

Ogle County Recycling Event
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Join us for the Ogle County Recycling Event, organized by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. Located at 909 Pines Rd., Oregon, IL 61061, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle specialty items.
Your first 15 items will be kindly subsidized by the Solid Waste Management Department. Take advantage of subsidized recycling and clear out the clutter with ease. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle safely!
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Can: First 15 items free, then $1.25/can
1 lb. Propane Tanks: First 15 items free, then $4/canister
Infant and Children Car Seats: 1 free, additional $10/seat

Earth Day Celebration – Geneva Peck Farm
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Geneva Peck Farm, 4038 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
Join us for the Earth Day Celebration, hosted at Geneva Peck Farm. Located at 4038 Kaneville Rd., Geneva, IL 60134.
This event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle a wide range of specialty items while celebrating sustainability. Stop by, recycle with ease, and be part of the Earth Day impact.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Cans: $1.25/can
Bubble Cars: $10/each
Infant and Children Car Seats: $10/seat
Hard Hats: $1/each
Helium Tanks: $5/tank
Plastic High Chairs: $10/each
Household Batteries: $4/pound
Latex Paint (1 Gallon): $7/can
Latex Paint (Quart): $3/can
Latex Paint (5 Gallon): $22/can
Power Wheels or Similar Battery-Operated Cars: $20/each
Propane/MAPP Tanks (14 oz. & 16 oz.): $4/canister
Smoke and CO2 Detectors: $2/each
Strollers: $10/each
Plastic Tricycles: $10/each

Glencoe’s Donate and Recycle Drop-off Event
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Metra Parking Lot, Glencoe, 290 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL, 60022, United States
Join us for Glencoe’s Donate and Recycle Drop-off Event, hosted at the Glencoe Metra Parking Lot. Located at 290 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle specialty items while supporting a cleaner community.
Stop by, recycle with ease, and make a positive impact.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Cans: $1.25/can
1 lb. Propane Tanks: $4/canister
Household Batteries: $4/pound

47th Ward Eco Fest
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join us for the 47th Ward Eco Fest, organized by Reduce Waste Chicago. Located at Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL 60625, this event offers a fun and easy way to recycle a wide range of hard-to-recycle items. Swing by, drop off, and feel good about making a sustainable choice for your community.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Cans: $1.25 each
Bubble Cars: $10 each
Car Seats: $10 each
Hard Hats: $1 each
Helium Tanks: $5 each
Highchairs: $10 each
Household Batteries: $4/pound
Latex Paint (Sample Pint): Free
Latex Paint (Quart): $3 each
Latex Paint (Gallon): $7 each
Latex Paint (5 Gallon): $22 each
Power Wheels: $20 each
Propane/MAPP (14 & 16 oz): $4 each
Smoke & CO₂ Detectors: $2 each
Strollers: $10 each
Tricycles (Plastic Only): $10 each

Dekalb Recycling Event
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 2200 Pleasant St., DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join us for the Dekalb Recycling Event, organized in partnership with the City of Dekalb. Located at Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 2200 Pleasant St., DeKalb, IL 60115, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle a wide range of household and specialty items. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and recycle responsibly!
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Cans: No charge (covered by Kane County)
Propane & MAPP Gas (14 oz & 16 oz): No charge (covered by Kane County)
Smoke & CO2 Detectors: No charge (covered by Kane County)
Latex Paint (Quart): $3 each
Latex Paint (1 Gallon): $7 each
Latex Paint (5 Gallon): $22 each

Independence Park Farmers Market
2026-08-09 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Independence Park, 3945 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join us for the Independence Park Farmers Market, hosted by Reduce Waste Chicago. Located at 3945 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, this event offers a convenient opportunity to recycle specialty items responsibly while supporting local sustainability efforts.
Stop by, connect with the community, and recycle with ease.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees:

Aerosol Cans: $1.25 each
Bubble Cars: $10 each
Car Seats: $10 each
Hard Hats: $1 each
Helium Tanks: $5 each
High Chairs: $10 each
Household Batteries: $4 per pound
Latex Paint (Sample/Pint): Free
Latex Paint (Quart): $3 each
Latex Paint (1 Gallon): $7 each
Latex Paint (5 Gallons): $22 each
Power Wheels: $20 each
Propane/MAPP Cylinders (14 oz. & 16 oz.): $4 each
Smoke & CO Detectors: $2 each
Strollers: $10 each
Plastic Tricycles: $10 each

Westmont Electronics & More
2026-08-29 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | IL

Kane County Recycling Event
2026-08-29 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | 540 S. Randall Rd, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Join us for the Kane County Recycling Event, organized by Clair Ryan with Kane County. Located at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL, this event offers a convenient way to responsibly recycle a wide range of items. Clear out your storage and recycle the right way—safely, easily, and locally.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Cans: $1.25 each
Bubble Cars: $10 each
Car Seats: $10 each
Helium Tanks: $5 each
High Chairs: $10 each
Power Wheels: $20 each
Propane/MAPP Cylinders (14 oz. & 16 oz.): $4 each
Smoke & CO Detectors: $2 each
Strollers: $10 each

RWC Sustainability Market
2026-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join us for the RWC Sustainability Market, organized by Reduce Waste Chicago. Held at Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, this all-day event blends community, sustainability, and responsible recycling. It’s a perfect opportunity to drop off hard-to-recycle items while exploring local eco-friendly vendors. Learn more at reducewastechicago.org/sustainability-market.
Accepted Items List with Convenience Fees

Aerosol Cans: $1.25 each
Bubble Cars: $10 each
Car Seats: $10 each
Hard Hats: $1 each
Helium Tanks: $5 each
Highchairs: $10 each
Household Batteries: $4/pound
Latex Paint (Sample Pint): Free
Latex Paint (Quart): $3 each
Latex Paint (Gallon): $7 each
Latex Paint (5 Gallon): $22 each
Power Wheels: $20 each
Propane/MAPP (14 & 16 oz): $4 each
Smoke & CO₂ Detectors: $2 each
Strollers: $10 each
Tricycles (Plastic Only): $10 each
