Northfield Township Road District Opens 2023 Recycling Services
The Northfield Township Road District will once again open its facility for daily recyclable drop-offs available for Township residents beginning on April 10. The Road District's garage, located at 237 Melvin Drive in Northbrook accepts recyclable materials Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. The recycling facility will close on November 3, 2023 at 3pm for the winter months.
The Road District accepts a wide variety of items for charitable re-use or responsible recycling, which are listed in detail on the Road District's website. Residents are asked to drive their vehicles to the front of the garage door on the north driveway side of the building and ring the bell for assistance unloading their cars.
In addition to weekday recycling, the Road District hosts paper shredding and household chemical recycling events throughout the summer months. All recycling events are open to residents of Northfield Township, which include Northfield, Northbrook, and Glenview and are held at the Road District's garage. The current schedule of special events includes:
• Paper Shredding for Sensitive Documents: From 9am - 1pm on May 20; June 10; July 26 (held at the North Shore Senior Center); July 15; August 19; September 23; and October 21.
• Household Chemical Recycling: June 24 and October 28 from 9am - 1pm. Visit the Road District's website for a complete list of acceptable recyclable items.
Residents are encouraged to check the Road District website for updates or changes to scheduled events.