About

Midwest Paper Retriever is more than a recycling company—we’re a community partner committed to sustainability, service, and simplicity. With decades of experience in waste and recycling solutions across Chicagoland and the Midwest, we make it easy for organizations and individuals to throw away waste and recycling responsibly.

Reliable. Sustainable. Community-Driven.

Main Line (English):

(630) 587-1300

Español (Spanish)

(708) 880-4007

Email:

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Fri: 7:00am-4:00pm

Billing Hours: 

Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm

We proudly service Chicagoland and are excited about the opportunity to work with you!

Midwest Paper Retriever is a third-generation family-owned and operated company with locations across the state.

Midwest Paper Retriever operates across Chicagoland, servicing the entire Midwest. We operate MRFs (Material Recovery Facilities) with Front-load trucks servicing waste & recycling containers at commercial and industrial businesses, churches, schools, and residences.

We also operate Flatbed, Box Truck, and trailer services for large-scale commercial customers.  We can provide a variety of equipment options in the form of renting, leasing, or outright selling.  From a compactor up to a large-scale baling or shredding system, we can come up with a solution for your needs while staying within budget and making economic sense.  We can help any organization or company with service and equipment needs across the Midwest.

Ward Family Mission

creating jobs while running a sustainable business that supports the local market. Supply professional and responsible recycling and waste diversion services that not only save money but also educate and grow the communities’ understanding and accessibility to recycling.

Reliable – On-time pickups and responsive support

Reliable – On-time pickups and responsive support

Sustainable – Materials handled with care and purpose

Sustainable – Materials handled with care and purpose

Scalable - Waste solutions tailored for all organizations

Scalable - Waste solutions tailored for all organizations

Take a Tour of Our MRFs

Ever wonder what happens to your recyclables after pickup? At Midwest Paper Retriever, we invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at our Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs)—where the real magic of recycling happens.

MRFs are specialized facilities where recyclable materials are sorted, cleaned, and prepared for reuse. Using advanced equipment and trained technicians, we separate paper, cardboard, plastics, and other materials to ensure they’re sent to the right destinations for processing.

Each location plays a vital role in supporting our mission to reduce landfill waste and recover valuable resources.

What We Do

At Midwest Paper Retriever, we provide comprehensive waste and recycling solutions designed to serve businesses, schools, municipalities, and residential customers across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Our services are built around efficiency, environmental responsibility, and customer care.

Additional Commercial Dumpster Sizes

For Any & All Waste Needs

2 Yard Dumpster

6’ L x 3’ W x 3’ H, this dumpster can hold up to 12 (32-gallon) trash bags.

4 Yard Dumpster

4.9’ L x 6’ W x 4.6’ H, this dumpster can hold up to 24 (32-gallon) bags.

6 Yard Dumpster

8’ L x 6’” W x 4’ H, this dumpster can hold up to 36 (32-gallon) bags.

8 Yard Dumpster

6’9 L x 6” W x 6’” H, this dumpster can hold up to 48 (32-gallon trash bags).

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Sustainable Waste Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow

At Midwest Paper Retriever, we make commercial waste and recycling simple, efficient, and eco-friendly. From paper and cardboard to plastics and more, our tailored pickup services help your business reduce waste, stay compliant, and support a cleaner planet. Ready to make a difference? Let’s build your custom recycling solution today.

Our Service Area

Midwest Paper Retriever proudly serves a wide region across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, offering reliable waste and recycling pickup solutions for businesses, schools, municipalities, and organizations. Our service area includes the following counties:

Lake, McHenry, Boone, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Will, Livingston, Ford, Kankakee, Iroquois, Newton, Jasper, Porter, Lake (IN)

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our locations

Joliet

(815) 409-4600

509 Rowell Ave, Joliet, IL 60433

Chicago

(312) 942-0042

2401 S. Laflin St., Chicago, IL 60608

Northlake

(708) 865-9967

301 W Lake St., Northlake, IL 60164

Riverdale

(708) 201-6337

13050 S. State Street, Riverdale, IL 60827