Residential Chemical Disposal

Household Chemical Waste (HCW) collections are conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and are available to all Illinois residents.

The IEPA web page includes information concerning their collection program, along with a complete schedule of upcoming collection events.

The following one-day event is available for disposal of HCW:

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Vernon Hills (Metra Train Station)
Route 45 and Ranney Avenue 
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 15, 2013
Wauconda High School
555 N. Main Street
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The following long-term facilities are available 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.

Chicago's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility

1150 N North Branch Street
Tuesdays: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
1st Saturday of month: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
NO LATEX PAINT
Also accepts computer materials and propane tanks.
cityofchicago.org

Naperville Fire Station #4
1971 Brookdale Road
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
NO LATEX PAINT
(630) 420-4190

Rockford Rock River Reclamation District
3333 Kishwaukee
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun
NO LATEX PAINT
(815) 387-7400

Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
By appointment only on second Saturday or fourth Monday of each month
1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee
(847) 336-9340
swalco.org

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? Dispose of your household chemical waste for a fee.

R3 Environmental, Inc.
(847) 488-1492 x 202