
Mixed Paper
Chicago's paper recycling drop-off for businesses and residents.
Questions? Contact Us
✅ We Accept
Office paper (white and colored)
Newspapers and inserts
Magazines and catalogs
Phone books
Junk mail and envelopes
Paper bags
Paperboard boxes (cereal boxes, etc.)
Shredded paper (bagged)
❌ We Don't Accept
Wax-coated paper
Food-contaminated paper
Paper towels or tissues
Carbon paper
Photographs
Business Paper Programs
Offices and businesses can set up regular paper pickup service. We provide containers and scheduled collection for:
Secure document destruction
Office paper recycling
Cardboard and packaging
Shredded Paper Guidelines
We accept shredded paper, but it must be contained in clear plastic bags to prevent it from blowing around the facility. Small quantities can be mixed with regular paper; large quantities should be separated.
Environmental Impact
Recycling one ton of paper saves approximately 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, and 3 cubic yards of landfill space. Your paper recycling makes a real difference.

Mixed Paper
Chicago's paper recycling drop-off for businesses and residents.

Mixed Paper
Chicago's paper recycling drop-off for businesses and residents.
Questions? Contact Us
✅ We Accept
Office paper (white and colored)
Newspapers and inserts
Magazines and catalogs
Phone books
Junk mail and envelopes
Paper bags
Paperboard boxes (cereal boxes, etc.)
Shredded paper (bagged)
❌ We Don't Accept
Wax-coated paper
Food-contaminated paper
Paper towels or tissues
Carbon paper
Photographs
Business Paper Programs
Offices and businesses can set up regular paper pickup service. We provide containers and scheduled collection for:
Secure document destruction
Office paper recycling
Cardboard and packaging
Shredded Paper Guidelines
We accept shredded paper, but it must be contained in clear plastic bags to prevent it from blowing around the facility. Small quantities can be mixed with regular paper; large quantities should be separated.
Environmental Impact
Recycling one ton of paper saves approximately 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, and 3 cubic yards of landfill space. Your paper recycling makes a real difference.
