Illinois EPA Having Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is launching three (3) one-day Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events this spring.

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These events will offer Illinois residents a free, safe way to dispose of unused and unwanted hazardous products commonly found in their homes.

We are proud to continue to support this important service and look forward to additional opportunities to bring collection events to more residents across the state. -Acting Director James Jennings.

June 7 Event Set for Crystal Lake

One of the key spring dates is Saturday, June 7, when McHenry County residents can participate in a collection event hosted at Prairie Ridge High School, 6000 Dvorak Drive, Crystal Lake, Illinois.

The collection will run from 8 am to 3 pm, and pre-registration is required to attend.

What to Bring, What Not to Bring

Residents are encouraged to bring items such as chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, and gasoline.

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Also accepted are fluorescent and high-intensity lamps, but items like latex paint, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, and business and agricultural waste will not be accepted.

A complete list is available on the Illinois EPA website by clicking HERE.

How to Prepare for Drop-Off

To ensure safety, participants should do the following to prepare for recycling drop-off:

• 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) of HHW in the empty trunk or storage compartment of your vehicle, away from passengers during transport.
• Remain in the vehicle at the collection site. On-site personnel will remove the HHW from your vehicle.

For more information about the upcoming collection events, CLICK HERE.