Household Hazardous Waste Collection
October 3
Pre-registration is required. A complete list of wastes that are and are not accepted is available online at https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/acceptable-wastes.html.
Illinois EPA provides the following tips to safely transport household hazardous waste:
- Pack HHW items in a disposable box to avoid spilling during transport.
- Keep like chemicals together and separate unlike chemicals.
- Secure lids and make sure containers are not leaking.
- Place box(es) in the empty trunk or storage compartment of your vehicle, away from passengers.
- Remain in vehicle at the collection site. On-site personnel will remove the HHW from your vehicle.
For questions concerning the Illinois EPA’s one-day or long-term collections, please contact the Illinois EPA Materials Management Unit at 217-524-3300. Collections continue to be contactless for the safety of participants and workers. Collection events are funded through the Illinois EPA’s Solid Waste Management Fund.