Quincy Recycle

Quincy Recycle over on **S Lombard Ln in Alsip** runs like a place that’s done this a long time and doesn’t need to make a big show of it. Folks keep saying the same thing in different ways: **easy**, **fast loading**, **quick and easy loading and unloading**, and a crew that stays **friendly** and **nice** even when the yard gets busy.

And here’s the real-world rhythm of how they operate: you **go to the scale first**, you **check in whilst on the scale**, then you **call the number posted** and they **give you a door**. No mystery process, no wandering around guessing who to talk to. That “call them, they give you a door” line tells you they’ve got a system and they stick to it. You want places like that when you’re hauling anything—junk, scrap, whatever—because time is money, right?

But it’s not all wide-open space and perfect dock angles. One reviewer lays it out straight: **backing is less than ideal** because you get **other drivers queuing for a dock**. That’s the messy reality of a busy recycling yard. Yet the same guy still says it’s **doable**, which usually means the staff doesn’t make it harder than it already is. They keep the line moving, they don’t bark at you, and they don’t act like you’re the problem for showing up.

Plus the office side matters more than people admit. That note about the **lady in the office is very nice**? That’s a tell. When the scale house stays calm and clear, the whole operation feels smoother—weights, directions, doors, done. Ever been to a place where nobody explains anything and you’re just in the way? This doesn’t sound like one of those.

However you still have to come in ready to work with the setup—scale first, call, wait your turn, back in with other trucks around. Can you handle a tight-ish approach when the dock line stacks up? If yes, you’ll probably like how **responsive** and **no fuss** the place feels once you’re in their flow.

If you ask around locally, Quincy Recycle’s reputation is basically this: **fast loading, friendly staff, and an easy system that works—as long as you follow it.**