Elgin Recycling
Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Elgin Recycling is a family-owned recycling company based in Gilberts, Illinois, with more than three decades in operation in the renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing sector. It processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as paper, cardboard, plastic, and electronics, operates five full-service facilities (two with truck scales) and offers on-site weighing with cash payments, supported by a fleet for servicing large industrial accounts. The company emphasizes safe handling of personal information and holds R2 certification for its residential electronics recycling. In 2026, Opus Group completed construction of a 52,174-square-foot build-to-suit facility for Elgin Recycling in Gilberts to house recycled electronics processing and support future expansion. Beyond its operations, the firm engages with local communities through charitable sponsorships and by organizing recycling fundraisers with area organizations.