Groot North Transfer Station
Transfer station · 15.1 mi
201 Porter Dr, Round Lake Park, IL 60073
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
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Dumps near Crystal Lake, IL
1 landfill, 3 transfer stations and 6 drop-off sites within 20 miles, sorted by how far you'll have to haul it.
Closest place to ditch your junk
All sites near Crystal Lake
Nunda Road District Recycling Center
Drop-off · 3.5 mi
3518 Bay Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM, Sat 7AM-12PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Wauconda Recycling Center
Drop-off · 9.4 mi
301 S Rand Rd, Wauconda, IL 60084
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 8AM-1PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Elgin Recycling Center
Drop-off · 12.8 mi
660 Schiller St, Elgin, IL 60123
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Recycling Center
Drop-off · 13.7 mi
900 W Belvidere Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073
Hours not listed · call first
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Groot North Transfer Station
Transfer station · 15.1 mi
201 Porter Dr, Round Lake Park, IL 60073
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
WM - Elgin Transfer Station
Transfer station · 16.1 mi
1225 Gifford Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
WM - Countryside Landfill
Landfill · 16.8 mi
31725 IL-83, Grayslake, IL 60030
Mon-Fri 6AM-3:30PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Recycling Center
Drop-off · 16.8 mi
Spring Grove, IL 60081
Hours not listed · call first
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
SWALCO Recycling Center
Drop-off · 17.6 mi
585 Berry Ave, Grayslake, IL 60030
Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM, Sat 8AM-12PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
LRS Rolling Meadows Transfer Station
Transfer station · 18.1 mi
3851 Berdnick St, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
💡Before you load up: most dumps charge by weight or load, and tires, mattresses and appliances often cost extra. Some only take county residents. Call first. The gate doesn't care how far you drove.
Questions
Where is the closest dump to Crystal Lake?
Groot North Transfer Station (transfer station) is 15.1 miles from the center of Crystal Lake. Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM. Call ahead to confirm hours and fees.
How many dumps are near Crystal Lake?
Within 20 miles of Crystal Lake there are 1 landfill and 3 transfer stations that take trash and junk, plus 6 recycling, yard waste or hazardous waste drop-off sites.
Is there a free dump near Crystal Lake?
Recycling drop-offs and yard waste sites are usually free. Landfills and transfer stations near Crystal Lake usually charge by weight or by load, and some offer free drop-off days for residents. Check the site's website or call before you go.