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H. Kramer & County. Scrap Metal Recycling
H. Kramer & County. Scrap Metal Recycling is a scrap metal yard in Chicago, IL, in Cook County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: scrap metal. We list 99 other drop-off sites in Cook County.
| Address | 1345 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Phone | (312) 226-6600 |
| Hours | We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Scrap metal |
Source: EPA facility record, last updated August 2025. We have not checked it ourselves yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Cook County
- Cook County's CHaRM Center in South Holland takes hard-to-recycle materials (electronics, textiles, foam) free from county residents but does not accept furniture, paint, mattresses or liquids. Source
- Chicago's residential recycling drop-off centers are open daylight hours seven days a week for blue-cart recyclables only; plastic bags are not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other scrap metal yards nearby
- Sims Metal Management - Paulina Facility Scrap metal yard
- Allied Metal Company - Hq Scrap metal yard
- Azcon Metals - Hq Scrap metal yard
- Acme Refining Scrap metal yard
- Evraz INC. - Hq Scrap metal yard
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Republic Recyling Loop Center Recycling centerHousehold trash & bulky itemsRecyclables
- Republic Services Transfer station
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue: 7 am to 12 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- Lake County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-offHousehold hazardous wasteTires
More in Cook County
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Frequently asked questions
Where is H. Kramer & County. Scrap Metal Recycling?
1345 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at H. Kramer & County. Scrap Metal Recycling?
H. Kramer & County. Scrap Metal Recycling is listed for scrap metal. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.
Is H. Kramer & County. Scrap Metal Recycling open to the public?
Public site, typically meant for residents. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
What other scrap metal yards are near H. Kramer & County. Scrap Metal Recycling?
Sims Metal Management - Paulina Facility in Chicago (< 1 mi), Allied Metal Company - Hq in Chicago (1.1 mi) and Azcon Metals - Hq in Chicago (1.8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Chicago?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Chicago HHW Collection Facility, about 3.4 miles away.
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