The following are general lists of materials/items that are acceptable and not acceptable at our household chemical waste collections.
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
To contact the DEA Chicago Branch Office, call (312) 353-7875.