State of Illinois
08/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2026 15:15
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Announced for Eight Locations This Fall
One-day events to be held to supplement five long-term collection locations
Springfield - Illinois EPA Director James Jennings is announcing Fall Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) one-day collection events that will be held in eight communities throughout Illinois. These collection events are co-sponsored by units of local government and provide residents the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous products commonly found in homes at no cost.
"Illinois residents have benefited from our Household Hazardous Waste collection events since the program's inception in 1989," said Director Jennings. "Through our many partnerships with local governments, nearly 80,000 drums of household chemicals and other hazardous products have been collected and properly disposed of, providing a safer and healthier environment."
These one-day HHW collection events are open to all Illinois residents and operate on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Pre-registration is required for all Fall 2026 collection events. Residents participating are encouraged to bring chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, thinners, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, weed killers, insecticides, and pesticides, and other 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. A complete list of wastes that are and are not accepted is available online at https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/acceptable-wastes.html .
Illinois EPA provides the following tips to safely transport household hazardous waste:
- 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) in the empty trunk or storage compartment of your vehicle, away from passengers.
- Remain in vehicle at the collection site. On-site personnel will remove the HHW from your vehicle.
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DATE |
LOCATION |
ADDRESS |
Co-Sponsor/Public Contacts |
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August 22 |
Bloomington McLean County |
The Interstate Center (McLean County Fairgrounds) 1106 Interstate Drive Bloomington, IL 61705 |
Ecology Action Center 309-454-3169 |
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September 19 |
Quincy Adams County |
Adams County Highway Department 101 North 54th St Quincy, IL 62305 |
Adams County Health Department |
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September 26 |
Champaign Champaign County Registration Link |
State Farm Center (Southwest Lot) 1800 South 1st Street Champaign, IL 61820 |
Champaign County 217-403-4780 |
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October 3 |
Mattoon Coles County Registration Link: TBA |
Coles County Memorial Airport 432 Airport Road Mattoon, IL 61938 |
Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission 217-348-0521 |
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October 10 |
East Moline Rock Island County Registration Link: TBA |
Rock Island County Fairgrounds 4200 Archer Drive East Moline, IL 61244 |
Rock Island County Waste Management Agency 309-788-8925 |
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October 17 |
Springfield Sangamon County Registration Link: TBA |
Chamberlain Park 319 McCreery Avenue Springfield, IL 62701 |
City of Springfield 217-789-4020 |
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October 24 |
Decatur Macon County
Registration Link: |
Progress City East Sixth Progress Street Decatur, IL 62521 |
Macon County Environmental Management
[email protected] |
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October 31 |
Lockport |
Shiloh Baptist Church |
Representative Dagmara Avelar [email protected] |
In addition to the one-day collections, the following long-term collection facilities are available for the disposal of HHW throughout the year:
- Naperville, 156 Fort Hill Drive (immediately North of Naperville Public Works), DuPage County, www.naperville.il.us/hhw.aspx Hours: Saturdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sundays 9:00 AM -2:00 PM, Phone: 630-420-6095
- Naperville, 156 Fort Hill Drive (immediately North of Naperville Public Works), DuPage County, www.naperville.il.us/hhw.aspx Hours: Saturdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sundays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Phone: 630-420-6095
- Rockford, Four Rivers Sanitation Authority, 3333 Kishwaukee, Winnebago County https://www.rockfordil.gov/492/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposall Hours: Saturdays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sundays Noon - 4:00 PM, Phone: 779-348-7425
- Chicago, Goose Island, 1150 North Branch, Cook County https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/env/supp_info/environmental-permitting-and-inspection/hccrf.html Hours: Tuesdays 7:00 AM - Noon, Thursdays 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and First Saturday of every month 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Phone: 312-744-3060
- Lake County, The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) currently operates a long-term household chemical waste collection program. Information and a collection schedule can be found on their website (www.swalco.org) or by calling 847-336-9340.
- Madison County, Madison County Building & Zoning, 249 N. Old St. Louis Road, Wood River, Madison County https://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/planning_and_development/recycle_events.php Hours: First Saturday and Third Friday of every Month 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Appointments are required. See website to schedule your appointment. Questions: 618-296-5237 or [email protected]
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