Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Acceptable and Unacceptable Wastes
Acceptable Wastes at One-Day Collections
| Oil-based paints |
Household Batteries |
| Paint thinners |
Used motor oil |
| Herbicides |
Drain cleaners |
| Insecticides |
Lawn chemicals |
| Pesticides |
Solvents |
| Old Gasoline |
Antifreeze |
| Pool Chemicals |
Hobby chemicals |
| Cleaning Products |
Aerosol paints and pesticides |
| Mercury |
Fluorescent lamp bulbs |
| Double bagged and wetted asbestos |
Old and outdated medicines and pharmaceuticals |
Please Do Not Bring Latex Paint
(Disposal Options for Latex Paint)
Unacceptable Wastes
| Agricultural chemicals |
Propane Tanks* |
| Business/commercial sector wastes |
Smoke detectors |
| Explosives |
Farm machinery oil |
| Fireworks |
Fire extinguishers* |
| Lead Acid Batteries |
Institutional Wastes |
| Medical Wastes |
Sharps, needles and potentially infectious medical wastes |
* 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. Call the Illinois
EPA to verify materials being accepted.
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