Household Hazardous Waste Event

If you missed the June collection of household waste, please look at the Illinois EPA website for their long-term collection locations (scroll past the spring dates):
https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/collections.html

Orange sign saying HHW McLean.org Opens in new windowMcLean County Cleanup - Open to all Illinois residents

September 23, 2023 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.


Registration required. Please visit their site for full details.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Flyer - June 10, 2023

Accepted Items

  • Acids and corrosives
  • Oil-based paints
  • Paint thinners
  • Mercury (thermometers too)
  • Hobby paints & chemicals
  • Lawn chemicals
  • Insecticides
  • Herbicides
  • Pesticides
  • Solvents
  • Aerosol paints
  • Pool chemicals
  • Used motor oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Old gasoline
  • Fluorescent lamp bulbs
  • Household batteries
  • Cleaning products

Items NOT Accepted

  • Latex paint
  • Agricultural, Business, or Institutional wastes
  • Ammunition
  • Biological waste
  • Propane tanks
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke detectors
  • Explosives
  • Fireworks
  • Lead-acid batteries
  • Cell phones
  • Electronics
  • Needles or sharps
  • Controlled substances
  • Tires
  • Medications