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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💨 Wind Advisory until 4 PM today (2/20) — gusts 40+ mph. Roads should dry out, so no freeze-back expected tonight. 🌡️❄️ Late Sat–Sun: a few flurries/light snow showers (trace to 0.2").📅 Next week: no major storms ... See MoreSee Less
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🖤 Honoring Our Own & the Importance of Local Government 🖤The Illinois Highway Commissioner community has recently lost two of our own. Their dedication to public service and commitment to keeping communities safe will not be forgotten.Moments like this are a reminder of how vital local township government truly is. Highway commissioners and road district staff work quietly behind the scenes—maintaining roads, responding during emergencies, and serving residents where government is closest to the people.Please keep their families, colleagues, and communities in your thoughts as we honor their service and legacy. ... See MoreSee Less
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Presidents’ Day Closure NoticeThe Algonquin Township Road District will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day.🚨 Roadway Emergencies:Please contact McHenry County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 815-338-2144.📞 All other calls and messages will be returned on the next business day.Thank you, and have a safe holiday. ... See MoreSee Less
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Contact Us

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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