Household hazardous material collection events scheduled statewide

If you have a stash of unwanted paint, cleaners, batteries, light bulbs or other household hazardous materials stored in your home, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) wants to help you dispose of them safely.

Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are materials that are residentially generated but potentially have the dangerous properties of hazardous waste when they are no longer used for their intended purpose.

To make it easier for residents to dispose of HHW, the IEPA is supplementing their long-term collection facilities with special one-day events in various communities throughout the state. The collection events will be held from August through November. 

Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts is co-hosting a one-day collection event for his constituents. “I am thrilled that my office, along with the Office of Leader Tony McCombie, will be hosting this event in October," said Fritts. "This is a sorely needed service for constituents in our area, and will allow residents to safely dispose of potentially hazardous and dangerous waste. Thank you to the Illinois EPA for partnering with us on this event."

HHW materials ACCEPTED at one-day collection sites:
    • Oil based paint
    • Paint thinner
    • Aerosol paint
    • Cleaning products
    • Drain cleaner
    • Lawn chemicals
    • Pool chemicals
    • Hobby chemicals
    • Fluorescent light bulbs
    • Household batteries
    • Solvents
    • Gasoline
    • Anti-freeze
    • Used motor oil
    • Insecticides
    • Herbicides
    • Pesticides
    • Mercury
    • E-Cigarettes
    Waste NOT accepted at one-day collection sites:
    One-day collection sites are open to ALL Illinois residents and operate from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the date of the collection. However, you will have to pre-register. Below are the one-day collection sites scheduled to-date. Check back on the IEPA website for updates and additional locations. 

    Click on the sites links below for one-day sites currently allowing registration.

    In addition to the one-day collection sites, the following long-term collection facilities are available for the disposal of household hazardous waste. Please contact your local collection facility to see what materials they are accepting as well as their days and times of operation. 

    Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
    156 Fort Hill Drive (immediately North of Naperville Public Works), DuPage County
    Hours: Saturdays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sundays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Phone: 630-420-6095

    3333 Kishwaukee, Winnebago County  
    Hours: Saturdays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sundays Noon – 4:00 PM
    Phone: 779-348-7425

    1150 North Branch, Cook County 
    Hours: Tuesdays 7:00 AM – Noon, Thursdays 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, and
    First Saturday of every month 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Phone: 312-744-3060

    1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee, Lake County
    The year-round program offers collections twice a month (except December). These events are held at SWALCO's Gurnee facility. Please use Route 41 to Delany Road (North) to Grove (East) to Estes.
    Information and a collection schedule can be found on their website.
    249 N Old St. Louis Road, Wood River, Madison County
    Phone: 618-296-4468

    *Although the Illinois EPA's contractors do not accept automotive batteries, propane tanks, or fire extinguishers, cosponsors may elect to contact a vendor willing to set up and accept these materials on the day of the collection event. Contact the Illinois EPA at 217-782-3397 to verify materials being accepted at a specific one-day collection site.
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