Illinois EPA Announces Difficulties with Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collections

Due to the IEPA's directive, SWALCO must limit HCW events and materials accepted. SWALCO is asking residents with household chemicals to keep materials safely stored in their original manufacturer containers, until HCW collections fully resume.

SWALCO Announces New Service for Special Materials

Beginning in late May, SWALCO will begin to host a monthly drop-off service for Latex Paint, Small Single-Use Propane Tanks & Fire Extinguishers for residents.  The associated fees will cover the cost of proper handling, storing and recycling...

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Questions about clothing, textiles, shoes and educational/local outreach - Dial 847-377-4954 

Questions about electronic recycling, municipal data, "odd" items or items that don't show on one of our lists - Dial 847-377-4952

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Our Gurnee Facility DOES NOT collect ELECTRONICS

There are (4) sites available in Lake County for residential electronics recycling. Please visit our Electronics page for more information.

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Preparing your Household Chemical Waste for Drop Off - TidBit

Please visit our "How to Prepare your HCW for Delivery" page - This will provide you with the information you need!

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