I want to let you know that on Saturday, September 25, 2010, SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) will be holding a Household Chemical Waste Mobile Collection event at the Lake Forest Municipal Services Center, 800 N. Field Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The collection events is for Illinois residents ONLY and is FREE. You do not need to be a resident of the community in order to participate.
Materials ACCEPTED at HCW Collections:
- Aerosol Products
- Antifreeze
- Asbestos
- Batteries: Rechargeable (NI-CAD), Lithium and Metal Hydride Batteries (NO ALKALINE or LEAD-ACID)
- Drain Cleaners
- Driveway Sealers
- Fertilizers, Herbicides
- Fluorescent Lights and CFL's (compact fluorescent bulbs)
- Fungicides
- Furniture Strippers and Varnishes
- Garden and Lawn Chemicals
- Gasoline
- Hobby Chemicals
- Household Cleaners
- Insecticides and Pesticides
- Mercury (including thermometers and thermostats)
- Metal Polishes
- Motor Oil
- Oil-based Paints
- Paint Removers
- Pool Chemicals
- Prescription Drugs (for People and Pets), Over-the Counter Medicines and Supplements (NO DEA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - see below)
- Personal Care Products (including cosmetics, skin-care products, shampoos, nail polish and remover, etc.)
- Solvents
The following materials are NOT ACCEPTED at HCW Collections:
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Alkaline Batteries
- Business or Institutional Wastes
- DEA Controlled Substances (click for list at DEA site)
- Explosives and Ammunition
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fireworks
- Household Electronics
- Latex Paint
- Lead-acid Batteries
- Propane Tanks
- Medical Wastes
- Sharps/Needles
- Smoke Detectors
- Tires
If you have questions regarding items that are accepted, please contact SWALCO at 847-336-9340
Please also check our recycling guidelines for home curbside pickup and plastic bag (film) dropoffs at grocery stores
