Community Resources:
NIU Building Services and Reycling Services
- 815-753-1155
- recycling@niu.edu
- 1615 W Lincoln Hwy Dekalb, IL
- Questions regarding campus recycling and electronic waste collection
Waste Management
- Recycling and trash brochure
- 1-800-796-9696
- 115 Simonds Avenue DeKalb, IL
Dekalb County Environmental Initiative
Click HERE for information on where to recycle these items in Dekalb:
- Tires
- Motor Oil
- AntiFreeze
- Used Car Batteries
- Junk Cars
- Scrap Metal
- Light Bulbs
- Batteries
- Construction Scrap
- Cell Phones
- Appliances
- Metal Service Center
- Scrap Metal Recycling
Dekalb County Health Department
- Recycle Directory - guidelines for itemized recycling needs
- Schedule of electronics and metal recycling drop off dates and locations
- Electronics Recycling
- Reuse clothing and home furnishings
- A resource to freely give or receive items you and others in your area no longer want.
National and General Information Resources:
Eco-Cycle - Your guide to building a zero-waste community.
National Council for Science and the Environment - Dedicated to improving scientific basis for environmental decision making
Encyclopedia of Earth - Reliable information for all of your environmental questions
College and University Recycling Coalition
Terracycle - Eliminate waste and send in targeted items for a change to win money and prizes for your school or organization
So you say your apartment doesn't recycle? Not to worry! You can still do your part by using the community recycling bin located on Stadium Drive right by the water tower. Anyone is welcome to drop off their recyclables in the single-stream recycling container located here. Please see our general recycling page or visit Waste Management's brochure link for acceptable materials.