# Independent Recycling Services

- **Website:** <https://312recycle.com>
- **Primary alias:** `312recycle.com`
- **Founded:** 1976
- **Employees:** 51+
- **Location:** Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Company kind:** PRIVATELY HELD

## Description

Independent Recycling Services, Inc. (IRS) is one of the leading waste and recycling companies in the Chicagoland area. With a focus on providing customized disposal solutions, IRS serves a wide range of clients including commercial properties, offices, high-rises, small businesses, contractors, industrial facilities, and residential properties. Backed by our experienced sales staff and dedicated 24/7 Chicago-based dispatch team, we are able to accommodate any waste volume and facility access limitations. We offer a variety of container options to meet your specific needs. As pioneers in the industry, IRS was founded in the 1970s by Frank Ward Sr., who established the first material recovery processing facility in Chicago to sort and separate recyclable material from the waste stream. With over 40 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for providing cost-effective pricing, customized waste management programs, and in-demand services for waste hauling and recycling. Our services include commercial recycling, high-rise residential recycling, special waste recycling, waste/recycling audits, composting, universal waste disposal (electronics, batteries, bulbs, ink cartridges), paper shredding/document destruction, permanent roll-off dumpster and compactor rental, commercial rear load container rental, and special services like load hauling, hazardous waste hauling, special event waste removal, and snow removal. We are committed to protecting the environment and maintaining exceptional service. Our operation includes 40 professional drivers who are fully licensed and undergo regular safety training. Additionally, we are a drug-free, equal opportunity workplace that meets and exceeds all industry regulations and requirements. Trust Independent Recycling Services for all your waste and recycling needs.

## Industries

- 🏭 Waste Water and Environmental _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/312Recycle)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/312recycle)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/independent-recycling-services)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/312Recycle)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idzzB_DdKt/w/600/h/264/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1689346388039)
- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idzzB_DdKt/w/360/h/360/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1689346388452)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astronaut | #272974 | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Caramel | #ffd5ad | light |

## Fonts

- Roboto — asset _(google)_
- Roboto — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idzzB_DdKt/w/1500/h/500/idZ7Z0RFxT.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1689346388255)

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