The Algonquin Township Road District maintains and services township roads and provides brush removal, shuttle transportation, and community recycling events.

Quick Guide

Recycling

Recycling

We accept items weekdays 6:30 am—3:00 pm. Proof of residency is enforced.

Events

Upcoming Specialized Recycling

April through October

Shuttle

Shuttle

$3 curb-to-curb transportation

Tree Trimming & Removal

Brush Services

Grass clippings, leaves, and root balls will not be accepted.

Submit a FOIA Request

FOIA Request

Click here to create a FOIA request ticket.

Building a Better Community

Algonquin Township Highway Department’s main function is to maintain Township roads that are not located within any village boundaries. We are responsible for resurfacing, patching, and snow plowing more than 55 miles of township roads.

Where necessary, we provide lighting at major intersections. Our crews are also kept busy repairing and replacing the more than 800 road signs throughout the township.

 

The Algonquin Township Highway Department stands ready to help non-dedicated subdivisions in all legal ways. Advice, some engineering support, technical assistance, and encouragement are available through the Township or the County on request by subdivisions that wish to upgrade their roads.

Thanks to Amvet Post 245, over 1,000 flags were respectfully retired.

Our electronics recycling program kept 72,987 lbs of electronics out of the landfills.

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♻️🌎 Making a Difference Together! 🌎♻️From January through May 2026, the Algonquin Township Road District has collected and recycled over 27,000 pounds of electronics, keeping those materials out of our landfills and helping protect our environment. We are incredibly proud of our recycling efforts and grateful to our residents for participating! 👏🌿 Reminder: Our Brush Drop-Off is currently open for storm damage debris.🌳 We also have plenty of freshly made triple-ground mulch available FREE for all Algonquin Township residents. Take as much as you need!📦 Our Styrofoam Recycling Shed is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays when the shed door is open, providing another opportunity to recycle materials and keep them out of our landfill with the help of our friends at The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.Thank you for helping us keep Algonquin Township clean, green, and sustainable! ♻️💚#algonquintownshiproaddistrict #recycling #EnvironmentalStewardship #ElectronicsRecycling #FreeMulch #BrushDropOff #styrofoamrecycling ... See MoreSee Less
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Multiple rounds of severe storms are likely through tonight, with all hazards possible, including strong tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding. In addition windy southwest winds are expected, with gusts of 35-50 mph across much of the area. Dry weather is expected the rest of the week, with highs in the 70s to lower 80s. ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 Holiday Closure NoticeThe Algonquin Township Road District office and road district operations will be closed Friday, June 19th. All calls and emails will be returned the next business day.🌳 Brush Drop-Off Remains OpenResidents may continue to utilize the Brush Drop-Off Site for storm damage debris during the closure.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Road District Office at 847-639-2700 ext. 6.Thank you and stay safe!#algonquintownshiproaddistrict #StormCleanup ... See MoreSee Less
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Contact Us

Talk to us—we’re here to help!

Office Hours

Monday- Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Highway Commissioner available by appointment

*Closed weekends and holidays

Crew Hours

Weekdays: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm