Safely Dispose of Household Chemicals at Collection Event

SWALCO will host a mobile household chemical waste event at the Vernon Hills Metra station at Route 45 and Ranney Road from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 18.

Residents are invited to drive through and drop off their materials at no charge.

Accepted items include:

CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints and varnishes (no latex), as well as other chemicals.

Visit the SWALCO's HCW page for a general list of items accepted and not accepted.