Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL!

Each year, Illinois EPA coordinates with local muncipalities to conduct one-day collections to provide no-cost public drop-offs for the disposal of household hazardous waste.

There will be a one day collection in our are in Glencoe IL.  The event requires registration.  See this page for registration and a list of acceptable materials

https://www.villageofglencoe.org/government/departments/public_works/2021_household_hazardous_waste_collection_event.php

Residents participating in these events are encouraged to bring chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, thinners, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, weed killers, insecticides and pesticides, old or outdated medication, and similar hazardous household products. Fluorescent and other high-intensity discharge lamps may also be brought to the collections. ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED include latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals and business wastes.