Patriot Acres

Patriot Acres is a sustainable organics recycling facility located in Des Plaines, Illinois that transforms food scraps, landscape trimmings, and other organic materials into high-quality compost, providing an environmentally responsible alternative to landfill disposal.

Who We Are - Responsible Organics Recyclers

Patriot Acres operates a modern organics recycling facility serving the metropolitan region of Northeast Illinois. Our facility accepts landscape trimmings, food scraps, and other selected organic materials and processes them into nutrient-rich compost using proven industry practices.

Conveniently located near major transportation corridors, Patriot Acres provides landscapers and other organic collection vendors with an efficient and economical solution for recycling organic materials while reducing reliance on landfills.

Through responsible operations and commitment to environmental stewardship, we help close the loop in the lifecycle of organic materials, returning valuable nutrients back to the soil.

What We Accept - Organic Materials We Recycle

-Food scraps from commercial generators
-Pre-consumer food processing materials
-Brush
-Clean Christmas Trees
-Green Grass
-Hay/Straw Bales
-Leaves
-Logs
-Mixed Tree Debris
-Mixed Yard Waste
-Sod
-Stump Grindings
-Whole Stumps
-Woodchips

All materials are carefully managed and processed to ensure a high-quality finished compost product.