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HHW Collection Events
Spring 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
One-day HHW collections, which are open to all Illinois residents. Each collection operates from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event; however, pre-registration is required for all Spring 2026 collection events, which will provide residents with specified time slots for disposal.
Long-Term Collection Locations
In addition to the one-day collections, the following long-term collection facilities are available for disposal of household hazardous waste. Please contact your local collection facility to see what materials they are accepting.
- Naperville, 156 Fort Hill Drive (immediately North of Naperville Public Works), DuPage County, www.naperville.il.us/hhw.aspx
Hours: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Phone: 630-420-6095
- City of Rockford, 3315 Kishwaukee Street, Winnebago County https://www.rockfordil.gov/492/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal Hours: Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sundays Noon – 4:00 p.m., Phone: 779-348-7425
- Chicago, Goose Island, 1150 North Branch, Cook County www.cityofchicago.org/hccrf
Hours: Tuesdays 7:00 a.m. – Noon, Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., and
First Saturday of every month 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Phone: 312-744-3060
- Lake County, The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee, currently operates a long-term household chemical waste collection program. Information and a collection schedule can be found on their website (www.swalco.org) or by calling 847-336-9340.
- Madison County, Madison County Building & Zoning, 249 North Old St. Louis Road, Wood River. See website for additional information.
Hours: First Saturday and Third Friday of every Month 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. *Appointments are required. Click here to schedule.
