Household Chemical Waste Collection Event | Saturday, May 20, 8:00am - 2:30pm | Mundelein Metra Train Station

SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) is sponsoring a Household Chemical Waste Collection Event for Illinois Residents only.  Click here to schedule your appointment (required).  

Accepted Items Include:

• Aerosol Products
• Antifreeze & Motor Oil
• Fertilizers/Herbicides/Pesticides
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs/CFLs
• Furniture Stripper & Varnishes
• Gasoline & Kerosene
• Household Batteries (Lithium & Rechargeable only)
• Household Cleaners
• Oil-Based Paints & Paint Removers
• Prescription and over-the counter medicines and supplements (people & pet)
• NO DEA Controlled Substances

Not Accepted: Latex paint, empty paint cans or “treated” paint, DEA Controlled substances, business wastes, farm chemicals, propane tanks, lab chemicals, lead-acid & alkaline batteries, explosives, medical wastes, construction/demolition debris, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors & household electronics.

To learn more about SWALCO programs and services, visit www.swalco.org or call 847-377-4950.  Click here to view SWALCO's flyer