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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
The fall 2008 Household Chemical Waste collection schedule will be released soon. You can sign up for SWANCC's Elist to be reminded each month of collection dates when there are collections available.
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For a list of cleaning products you can use that are not toxic, visit our Alternative Cleaning Methods Guide. |
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Oct 18th Vernon Hills, Lake County |
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Vernon Hills Metra Train Station |
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Sponsored by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County |
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8:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Oct 25th Carol Stream, Du Page County |
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Sanitary Treatment Plant |
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Sponsored by the Village of Carol Stream, DuPage County |
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
To be reminded of SWANCC recycling programs and events by email, join SWANCC's Elist and never miss another event!
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Nov 1st Mundelein, Lake County |
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Mundelein Metra Train Station |
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Sponsored by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County |
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8:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Acceptable HCW at one |
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Aerosol Paints & Pesticides |
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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 |
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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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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Call for details at |
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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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Call for details at |
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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. |
**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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Unacceptable HCW |
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Agricultural Wastes |
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Fireworks |
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Business/Commercial |
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Institutional Wastes |
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Explosives |
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Farm Machinery Oil |
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(773) 646-6202 |
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(773) 734-9873 |
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(630) 739-1151 |
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(618) 271-2804 |
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(847) 488-1492 |
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(847) 468-6600 |
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(847) 537-9221 |
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(800) 796-9696 |
