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Application for a One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection

If the applicant is not a unit of local government, please submit proof that the appropriate governmental unit(s) (i.e., County Board, City Council, Village Mayor) is/are aware of and support(s) the project's scope. (See "Documentation" section below.)

Specify type of Other Applicant Organization.

Name(s) of Town(s)/County/Township etc., included in the proposed collection area

Please describe the proposed collection site and submit a photograph, sketch and map of the area. (See "Documentation" section below.)

List local personnel available for pre-collection day organization (P.R., planning, etc.). Include what forms of advertising (e.g. newspaper, direct mail, flyers, etc.) will be used to promote the event and include a proposed time schedule.

Describe the types of local personnel available for collection day assistance (e.g. traffic control, greeting participants, surveying cars). Include any assistance to be provided by police and/or street departments.

Please state the amount of any local contribution that would be able to be made toward the cost of the collection.

Please include any other pertinent information or plans you may have in relation to this requested event.

Proposed Collection Site

Collection site requirements:

  • Illinois EPA contractors require a large, open area with sufficient space to allow for semi-trailers, a large tent, several roll-offs and other equipment.
  • A long queuing area with separate entrance and exit is required to accommodate traffic flow.
  • Illinois EPA personnel and contractors need access to the site from 12:00 noon Friday until midnight Saturday.

 

 

Documentation

As noted above, some documentation cannot be submitted electronically and must be submitted by postal mail or in person, including:

  • Proof that the appropriate governmental unit(s) (e.g. County Board, City Council, Village Mayor) is/are aware of and support(s) the project's scope (if the applicant is not a unit of local government). 
  • A photograph, sketch and map of the area of the proposed collection site. (See item 4 above.)
  • A letter of permission from the property owner (if the property owner of the site is someone other than the applicant). 

Send the supporting documentation requested above to:

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Bureau of Land #24
Materials Management and Compliance Section
2520 W Iles Ave
P.O. Box 19276
Springfield IL 62794-9276

Applicants are not chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions concerning this application, contact the Materials Management and Compliance Section at (217) 524-3300 or email Illinois EPA.