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Household Chemical Waste Collections are conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and are available to all Illinois residents. The following link will take you to the IEPA’s web page which includes information concerning their collection program, along with a complete schedule of upcoming collection events.
lllinois Environmental Protection Agency - Household Chemical Waste
Sign up for SWANCC's Elist to be reminded of collection dates at the top of the page.
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For information on nontoxic or less toxic cleaning solutions, check out SWANCC's updated Eco-Cleaning Guide. |
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Acceptable HCW at one |
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Aerosol Paints |
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Lawn Chemicals |
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Cleaning Products |
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Drain Cleaners |
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Oil-based Paint |
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Paint Thinners |
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Herbicides |
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Pesticides |
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Hobby Chemicals |
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Pool Chemicals |
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Solvents |
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Insecticides |
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Saturday, September 25th in Lake Forest |
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Lake Forest Municipal Services Center |
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8:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Sponsored by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County |
The following long-term facilities are available to all Illinois residents for disposal of HCW. Please phone the long-term facilities ahead to determine availability and open hours. For questions concerning the IEPA's one-day or long-term collections, please call the Waste Reduction Unit at (217) 785-8604.
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Naperville Fire Station #4 |
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1971 Brookdale Road |
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Saturday and Sunday |
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NO LATEX PAINT |
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(630) 420-4190 |
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Chicago's permanent Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility |
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Cook County |
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Goose Island |
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Operated by the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) |
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Tuesdays: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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Accepts Household Chemical Waste. |
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Rockford Rock River Reclamation District |
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3333 Kishwaukee |
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat |
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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun |
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NO LATEX PAINT |
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(815) 387-7400 |
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*Household batteries can be disposed of in your normal garbage pick up, however they may also be brought to one of the Household Chemical Waste collections. |
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Solid Waste Agency of Lake County |
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1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee |
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For all Illinois residents. |
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(847) 336-9340 |
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Unacceptable HCW |
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Agricultural Wastes |
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Medical Waste, Sharps, Needles and Potentially Infectious Waste |
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Fireworks |
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Business/Commercial Waste |
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Institutional Wastes |
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Explosives |
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Farm Machinery Oil |
**Although the IEPA’s contractors do not accept auto batteries, propane tanks, or fire extinguishers, co-sponsors may elect to contact a vendor willing to set up and accept these materials on the day of the collection event. Contact the IEPA at (217) 785-8604 to verify materials being accepted.
Unable to attend a collection? Contact one of the following companies to dispose of your household chemical waste for a fee.
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(847) 488-1492 x 202 |
