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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Highway Department | 9/19/2026 | 101 North 54th Street | Quincy |
| State Farm Center (Southwest Lot) | 9/26/2026 | 1800 South 1st Street | Champaign |
| Coles County Memorial Airport | 10/10/2026 | 4200 Archer Drive | East Moline |
| Rock Island County Fairgrounds | 10/3/2026 | 432 Airport Road | Mattoon |
| Chamberlain Park | 10/17/2026 | 319 McCreery Avenue | Springfield |
| Progress City | 10/24/2026 | East Sixth Progress Street | Decatur |
| Shiloh Baptist Church (Link Coming Soon) | 10/31/2026 | 18101 West Oak Avenue | Lockport |
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.
