100 Church Street
All HCW collections sponsored by SWALCO (the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) are for Illinois residents ONLY. You do not need to reside in the community where the collection takes place in order to participate. SWALCO also offers Year-Round HCW Collection Events at their Gurnee facility by appointment only, www.swalco.org or 847-336-9340.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about SWALCO programs and services, visit the website, www.swalco.orgor call 847-336-9340. Sign up online for our e-list service announcing upcoming events, collections and programs.
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, 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.
