Spring 2026 HHW Collection Events
Participation is open to ALL Illinois residents at no cost. Each collection operates from 8am – 3pm on the day of the event. Pre-registration is required for all events.
| Location/Link | Event Date | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Central College | 3/21/2026 | 1 College Dr | Peoria |
| Western Illinois Fairgrounds (link coming soon) | 4/11/2026 | 516 South Oak St | Griggsville |
| Kankakee Public Works (link coming soon) | 4/18/2026 | 401 W Oak St | Kankakee |
| Whiteside County Highway Department (link coming soon) | 4/25/2026 | 18819 Lincoln Rd | Morrison |
| DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (link coming soon) | 5/16/2026 | 2200 Pleasant St | DeKalb |
| Marlowe Middle School (link coming soon) | 6/6/2026 | 9625 Haligus Rd | Lake in the Hills |
| Southern Illinois University Arena South Parking Lot (link coming soon) | 6/6/2026 | 425 Saluki Dr | Marion |
Only residentially generated HHW items are accepted. See the full list below:
Accepted materials include: Oil-based paints, Used motor oil, Herbicides, Pesticides, Insecticides, Old gasoline, Pool chemicals, Cleaning products, Mercury, Acids, Alkaline household batteries, Ni-Cad batteries, Lithium household batteries, Paint thinners, Lawn chemicals, Solvents, Antifreeze, Hobby chemicals, Aerosol paints and pesticides, Fluorescent lamp bulbs, Vapes, Drain cleaners, and Corrosives.
Unaccepted items include: Latex paint, Agricultural wastes, Business/commercial sector wastes, Explosives, Fireworks, Controlled substances and unwanted or expired medications, Car or truck Batteries (lead-acid), Propane tanks, Smoke detectors, Farm machinery oil, Fire extinguishers, Biohazard waste, Institutional or business waste, Electronics/e-waste, or Appliances.
Check out a full list of permanent HHW facilities in Illinois.
