Metro Recycling

At Metro Recycling we believe taking care of the environment is everyone's responsibility. Since 1988, Metro Recycling has been working to lessen our impact on the world around us by making recycling scrap metal and similar products, easier and more profitable for the consumer.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to contribute significant effort in maintaining a sustainable environment. Like the communities we serve, we are equally as concerned for the preservation of our diminishing resources. We recognize that ecological stewardship relies upon the actions we undertake and the services we provide to others. We will provide to our customers the highest level of service by understanding their recycling needs through courteous interactions and by continually educating ourselves. We will strive to be part of the solution to stopping material theft. In all our efforts we strive to provide quality service, competitive prices in a safe and friendly environment.

Our Commitment

Our commitment to recycling and the environment began in 1988. Opening its doors in Blue Island, Illinois, Metro Recycling set out on a mission to improve not only the community, but also the environment. Over the next 24 years, Metro Recycling expanded by opening more recycling locations in Northwest Indiana.

Today, Metro is still striving to help the community. Now with four recycling locations in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area, we are dedicated to providing quality service while helping maintain a sustainable environment. At Metro, we believe that taking care of the environment involves the whole community. Metro works hard to lessen our impact on the world by making scrap metal, paper and plastic easier to recycle and more profitable for the consumer.

Our strong commitment to our customers and the environment will continue to be evident in every aspect of our business. Our customers can count on receiving quality service, competitive prices and a friendly atmosphere at Metro.

Community Support

Opportunity Enterprises
Opportunity Enterprises or OE, began in 1967. OE started with ten children in the tiny basement of a Valparaiso church. Since then OE has grown into an organization that changes the lives of thousands of individuals with disabilities throughout Northwest Indiana. Metro Recycling recognizes the importance of an organization such as OE in the Valparaiso community. We are proud to support OE and anyone wishing to drop off their paper recycling may do so at Metro Recycling in Valparaiso on behalf of OE. Donations will be given to OE and their Secure Shred company. Customers may also donate any or all of their metal recycling proceeds to help support Opportunity Enterprises. For more information about OE and their mission visit www.oppent.org.

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976. Today, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. Through the work of Habitat, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant problem-decent housing for all. Habitat has helped build or repair more than 600,000 houses and served more than 3 million people around the world. Metro supports their cause by allowing customers to donate some or all of their metal recycling proceeds to help support Habitat for Humanity in Griffith, Indiana.

Porter County Master Recycler Program
Porter County residents who are interested in learning more about waste prevention, recycling, composting, and meeting others who have similar interests can register for an extensive class with the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County and learn how to reduce their impact on the planet. The class is an extensive eight week session scheduled every spring. For more information and to sign up please visit www.itmeanstheworld.org.

Metro Recycling Scholarship Program
We recognize that the communities in which we operate are a key factor in our success and we feel compelled to give back to express our appreciation. In this spirit of giving back, we have set up a Metro Recycling Scholarship which is awarded to three students from Blue Island, Griffith and Valparaiso High Schools each year.

Blue Cap
Blue Cap is an organization located in Blue Island, Illinois. They are dedicated to serving infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities through community-based educational, therapeutic, vocational and residential opportunities. Blue Cap offers a wide array of services dedicated to achieving personal growth and dignity for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Paper Recycling Services

Metro Recycling aims to make commercial and industrial grade paper recycling easier for your business. With a variety of options, we help you assess what recycling solutions would best fit your company's needs. Paper recycling will benefit your company in a variety of ways. It will help reduce waste expenses, help generate revenue and it's good for the environment. 

Paper Recycling Solutions for your Business
Metro Recycling will come out and do a no cost evaluation of your recycling needs: businesses, schools, hospitals, offices, manufacturing, distribution centers, stores, community, municipalities, etc.

Types of Paper
Metro Recycling accepts all types of paper and requires no sorting before pickup. We accept: mixed paper, newspaper, office paper, cardboard, corrugated containers, high grades (printers, envelopes), loose paper, rolls of paper, bales of paper, etc.

Equipment Provided
After the no cost evaluation, Metro Recycling will create a customized program to suit your company's needs. We will provide bins, boxes, carts, containers, balers, compactor or trailers in accordance with your specific recycling needs.

Residential Dumpster Rental

Doing a garage clean-out? Replacing windows? Remodeling your home? Much of the waste you generate may be recyclable-a great reason to choose The Green Container from Metro Recycling. Our roll-off dumpsters are ideal for both contractors and homeowners. Roll-off dumpsters are equipped to handle your waste, recyclables or both. Open-top dumpsters are available in a variety of sizes to fit your specific needs. They're perfect for short or long term projects.

Commercial Dumpster Rental

Metro Recycling Services offer roll-off dumpster services for businesses. Roll-off dumpsters are equipped to handle your waste, recyclables or both. You can choose the right size for your business needs.Go green! The Metro Recycling solution can support your business sustainability program. **If you're using The Green Container strictly for recyclables, Metro Recycling may purchase your recyclable material.

It's as easy as bringing in your recyclables

With four convenient locations, Metro makes recycling astonishingly easy. To recycle, we'll ask you to weigh your recycling materials, drop them off in a designated area, and see the cashier. Illinois and Indiana have specific recycling guidelines

The recordkeeping requirements and restrictions on payment for purchases of HVAC recyclable metal and purchases of copper do not apply to:

• Electrical contractors
• Agencies or instrumentalities of the State of Illinois or of the United States
• Units of local government that have contracted with the recyclable metal dealer in the disposal of metal street signs
• Common carriers
• Purchases from persons or businesses regularly engaged in the business of manufacturing recyclable metal, selling recyclable metal at retail or wholesale, and razing, demolishing, destroying or removing buildings
• Purchase between recyclable metal dealers
• Purchase from public utilities if a bill of sale or other written evidence of title to the recyclable metal is provided