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.
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.
Fall 2026 HHW Schedule
The Fall 2026 one-day collections are scheduled on Saturdays and require pre-registration.
August 22 – Bloomington
McLean County
The Interstate Center (McLean County Fairgrounds)
1106 Interstate Drive
Bloomington, IL 61705
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: Ecology Action Center
kvogler@ecologyactioncenter.org
309-454-3169
September 19 – Quincy
Adams County
Adams County Highway Department
101 North 54th St
Quincy, IL 62305
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: Adams County Health Department
health@adamscountyil.gov
217-222-8440
September 26 – Champaign
Champaign County
State Farm Center (Southwest Lot)
1800 South 1st Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: Champaign County
Recycling4034780@gmail.com
217-403-4780
October 3 – Mattoon
Coles County
Coles County Memorial Airport
432 Airport Road
Mattoon, IL 61938
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission
217-348-0521
October 10 – East Moline
Rock Island County
Rock Island County Fairgrounds
4200 Archer Drive
East Moline, IL 61244
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: Rock Island County Waste Management Agency
ricwma@gmail.com
309-788-8925
October 17 – Springfield
Sangamon County
Chamberlain Park
319 McCreery Avenue
Springfield, IL 62701
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: City of Springfield
public.works@springfield.il.us
217-789-4020
October 24 – Decatur
Macon County
Progress City
East Sixth Progress Street
Decatur, IL 62521
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: Macon County Environmental Management
MCEMD@maconcounty.illinois.gov
217-425-4505
October 31 – Lockport
Will County
Shiloh Baptist Church
18101 West Oak Avenue
Lockport, IL 60441
Co-sponsor/Public Contact: Representative Dagmara Avelar
info@repdagmara.org
815-372-0085
Long-Term Collection Facilities
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.
Hours: Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Sundays 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Phone: 630-420-6095
Rockford — Four Rivers Sanitation Authority, 3333 Kishwaukee, Winnebago County.
Hours: Saturdays 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sundays noon–4:00 p.m.
Phone: 779-348-7425
Chicago — Goose Island, 1150 North Branch, Cook County.
Hours: Tuesdays 7:00 a.m.–noon; Thursdays 2:00–7:00 p.m.; first Saturday of every month 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Phone: 312-744-3060
Lake County — The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) operates a long-term household chemical waste collection program. Information and a collection schedule are available through SWALCO or by calling 847-336-9340.
Madison County — Madison County Building & Zoning, 249 N. Old St. Louis Road, Wood River, Madison County. Hours: First Saturday and third Friday of every month, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Appointments are required. Questions: 618-296-5237 or recycling@co.madison.il.us.
For questions concerning the Illinois EPA’s one-day or long-term collections, contact the Illinois EPA Materials Management Unit at 217-524-3300. The HHW collection schedule is also available on the Illinois EPA website. Illinois EPA HHW collections continue to be contactless for the safety of participants and workers. Collection events are funded through the Illinois EPA’s Solid Waste Management Fund.
