By WMBD-TV
BLOOMINGTON – If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it.
The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
“Illinois EPA is pleased to once again offer one-day Household Hazardous Waste collection events, providing residents with the opportunity to properly dispose of unused and unwanted household chemicals and other hazardous products from their homes,” said Interim Director Jennings.
Examples of hazardous waste include chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, thinners, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, weed killers, insecticides, and pesticides. Fluorescent and other high-intensity discharge lamps will also be accepted.
Latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals, and business wastes will not be accepted.
Each collection event goes from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Residents are asked to pack hazardous waste items in a disposable box and away from passengers to avoid spilling during transport. Keep like chemicals together and separate unlike chemicals. Secure lids and make sure containers are not leaking.
The list of dates throughout the state can be found below.
| DATE | LOCATION | ADDRESS | Co-Sponsor/Public Contacts |
| August 17 | Champaign Champaign County Registration Link | State Farm Arena – Southwest Quad Parking Lot 1800 South First Street Champaign, IL 61820 | Champaign County [email protected] 217-403-4780 |
| August 31 | Taylorville Christian County Registration Link | Christian County Fairgrounds 1716 West Spresser Street Taylorville, IL 62568 | Christian County Solid Waste Shawn Hammers |
| August 31 | East Moline Rock Island County Website | Rock Island Fairgrounds 4200 Archer Drive East Moline, IL 61244 | Rock Island County Waste Management [email protected] 309-788-8925 |
| September 21 | Decatur Macon County Registration Link | Progress City USA East Sixth Progress Street Decatur, IL 62521 | Macon County Environmental Management [email protected] |
| September 28 | Bloomington McLean County Website | McLean County Fairgrounds 1106 Interstate Drive Bloomington, IL 61705 | Ecology Action Center [email protected] 309-454-3169 |
| October 12 | Oregon Ogle County Website | Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department 909 Pines Road Oregon, IL 61061 | Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department [email protected] 815-732-4020 |
| October 19 | Springfield Sangamon County Website | Location TBA | City of Springfield Department of Public Works [email protected] 217-789-2255 |
| October 26 | Dixon Lee County | Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL-2 N Dixon, IL 61021 | State Representative Brad Fritts [email protected] |
| November 2 | Orland Park Cook County Registration Link | Village of Orland Park 14700 South Ravinia Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 | Highway Department of Orland Township [email protected] |
| November 2 | Carbondale Jackson County Website | Banterra Center 1400 Arena Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 | Jackson County Health Department 618-684-3143 |
A list of acceptable waste can be found here.
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