Clean Harbors Recycling Services of Chicago LLC - Recycling Plant in Chicago, Illinois

Clean Harbors Recycling Services of Chicago LLC is a recycling plant located at 1445 W 42nd St, Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. The facility is operational and serves as a key component in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, focusing on recycling and hazardous waste processing. As a recycling plant, the facility operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations, which govern the management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste. The plant's NAICS codes (562112, 562211, 562920) indicate activities in hazardous waste collection, hazardous waste treatment and disposal, and materials recovery. This regulatory framework ensures proper handling, storage, and recycling of materials to minimize environmental impact. The facility plays a significant role in Chicago's waste management ecosystem by diverting materials from landfills and promoting resource recovery. Its location in an industrial area of Chicago supports local waste management needs while adhering to federal and state environmental standards. The plant's operations contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of waste through recycling and proper hazardous waste management.

The facility operates in an urban industrial area of Chicago, where proximity to residential communities and groundwater resources necessitates rigorous leachate and emissions management. As a recycling plant handling hazardous waste, it must comply with RCRA standards to prevent soil and water contamination. The site's location near transportation corridors also requires careful traffic management to minimize community disruption.