
Conveniently located west of O’Hare, the Itasca facility is proud to be one of the leading recycling operations in Illinois.
We divert thousands of tons of material away from landfills each month, and our mission is simple–to safely and responsibly recycle material for our partners while helping reduce their overall costs.
Our core business focuses on paper-based products, but we are happy to assist with metals, pallets, plastics, and offer recycling services for many other materials.
Our private trucking fleet completes service requests in 24 to 48 hours. We welcome the opportunity to serve our neighbors in the greater Chicagoland area.
James Brunke
PGM, Itasca & Chicago Recycling Center

Equipment Placement
Our Chicago recycling center offers equipment placement options for your facility to contain loose and baled recyclable materials. This can help your business save time, energy, and money that can be used for other priorities.
Equipment size and style may vary based on the Original Equipment Manufacturer and is subject to availability. Your Recycling Services Representative will work with you to customize the most efficient solution for your company’s recycling program. Some equipment could be placed through a third party.
Company-Operated Transportation
Our extensive fleet of vehicles at our Illinois recycling center is owned, operated, and managed by International Paper to ensure that you benefit from consistent, reliable, and cost-effective service.
Industries/Businesses Served
CARDBOARD & BOX CUTTINGS
Old Corrugated Containers (OCC)
New Double-Lined Kraft Corrugated Cuttings (DLK)
OFFICE PAPER*
Sorted Office Paper (SOP)
Sorted White Ledger (SWL)
Mixed Paper (MP)
MAGAZINES & OTHER GLOSSY PAPERS
Coated Book Stock (CBS)
Coated Groundwood (CGW)
Magazines (OMG)
NEWSPAPERS
Old Newsprint (ONP)
White Blank News (WBN)
Sorted Clean News (SCN)
AND MORE
Old Newsprint (ONP)
White Blank News (WBN)
Sorted Clean News (SCN)