Since most smoke detectors contain small amounts of radioactive materials, they are not readily accepted at most hazardous waste dropoffs. Federal regulations stipulate that all smoke detector packaging must contain the company’s mail back address so that they may be disposed of properly. Please call the company for instructions on mailing the detctors back properly.
BRK ELECTRONICS:
Accepts BRK and First Alert smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Will accept 4 for free and then charge $1 per additional unit.
www.brkelectronics.com
1-800-323-9005
Based in Aurora, IL
For more info: www.epa.gov/radtown/smoke-detector.html
Who: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
When: June 6, 8:00-3:00
Where: Hanover Township offices
250 S. Rte. 59
Bartlett
Examples of items collected are harsh chemical cleaners, paints, thinners, antifreeze, weed killers, insecticides and pesticides, and similar hazardous household products.
Examples of items NOT collected are explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals and business wastes.
More Info: Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
Who: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
When: May 9, 8:00-3:00
Where: Elk Grove Pavilion
1000 Wellington Ave.
Elk Grove Village
Examples of items collected are harsh chemical cleaners, paints, thinners, antifreeze, weed killers, insecticides and pesticides, and similar hazardous household products.
Examples of items NOT collected are explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals and business wastes.
More Info: Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
Even though the IEPA has not yet released the 2009 schedule of rotating household chemical waste collections, you can still do your part and take your household’s waste to one of these long-term facilities.
Fire Station #4
1971 Brookdale Rd.
Naperville
630/420-4190
1311 N. Estes St.
Gurnee
Appointment required at 847-336-9340 or www.swalco.org
Rock River Reclamation District
3333 Kishwaukee Road
Rockford
815-987-5570
Filed under: Hazardous Wastes
If you missed the event at Palatine High School, it’s not too late to collect your household hazardous wastes and drop them off at the Mobile Event in Wauconda. See details below.
What: Household Chemical Waste Collection Mobile Event
Who: Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
Where: Wauconda High School, 955 N. Main Street, Wauconda
When: Saturday, July 19, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Info: For details on the event and what is accepted, click here
Filed under: Hazardous Wastes
If you missed the Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Palatine High School on June 21, it is still not too late to take your items to one of the state’s long-term facilities in Naperville.
Who: Naperville Fire Station #4
Where: 1971 Brookdale Road
Naperville, IL
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M., excluding holidays
Info: Department of Public Works at (630) 420-4190, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Items Accepted:
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Household cleaners, drain openers
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Paints (oil based only)
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Mineral spirits, strippers, solvents
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Insecticides, herbicides
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Flammables, automotive fluids
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Fluorescent fixtures
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Household batteries
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Unknown hazardous substances
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Prescription medication
