News Release: Construction Is Complete on Opus Build-to-Suit Facility for Elgin Recycling

GILBERTS, IL – April 21, 2026 – Opus today announced that it has completed construction on a 52,174-square-foot build-to-suit facility for Elgin Recycling at 58 Center Drive in Gilberts, Illinois. The new facility, located in the Turnberry Lakes Business Park just blocks from their headquarters and one of its four Chicago-area recycling scrap yards, expands the company’s recycled electronics processing capability and improves overall operational efficiency.

Elgin Recycling is a family-owned operation that processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys and electronics. Their new Gilberts location processes recycled electronics from public drop-off facilities, breaking them down into components that are transported to downstream recyclers. The new facility includes a high-efficiency shredder and follows strict R2 data sanitization and security practices to meet sensitive information compliance standards and government mandates.

“This project came to us through a referral, but we still had to demonstrate why Opus was the right partner for the job,” said Luke Zizzo, senior project manager with Opus. “Our integrated design-build approach allowed us to show how we could maximize the functionality of the space, streamline the process and deliver a facility that supports Elgin Recycling’s operations today and into the future.”

Said Bob Conroy, owner and president of Elgin Recycling, “Opus guided us through the entire process, from entitlement to design and through construction, and helped us make smart decisions about how to use the space efficiently. The end result is a facility that improves our processing capabilities and positions us well for continued growth.”

Elgin Recycling’s new Gilberts facility, which will be fully operational in July, sits on a 2.76-acre site and includes a 28-foot clear height, six dock doors, two drive-in doors and up to 58 vehicle parking stalls.

Opus was the design-builder on the project and worked in partnership with Architects Plus Design Studio PLLC, the architect of record, Structural Enginuity, Inc., the structural engineer of record, and Spaceco, the civil engineer of record.

To learn more about Elgin Recycling, visit www.elginrecycling.com and follow Elgin Recycling on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About Opus
Opus is a group of commercial real estate development, design and construction companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country. Opus operates as a multidisciplinary team with expertise in development, capital markets, finance, project management, construction, architectural design and engineering services. Opus includes Opus Holding and its operating subsidiaries: Opus Development Company, Opus Design Build and Opus AE Group. Specializing in industrial, residential, office, retail and institutional projects, Opus offers the unique combination of an integrated design-build project delivery approach, driven by a client-centered team of experts and backed by enduring commitment to the community. For more information, visit www.opus-group.com and follow Opus on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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