Too Toxic to Trash - Safe Disposal for Household Chemicals
Hazardous waste disposal is NOT available at SCARCE. View a list of locations below.
Update June 2020: Many drop-off locations are returning to normal hours however, they may be subject to closures. Please check with each location before making a drop-off. Patrons are asked to stay in their vehicles and make items easily accessible.
Cleaning supplies, batteries, lead paint, and yard chemicals pose a threat to our soil, water, and air if not disposed of properly. Despite being common household materials, they should never be disposed of at home.
Illinois residents can responsibly dispose of household hazardous waste for free at permanent collection sites and one-day collections throughout the state. Click here for a list of scheduled one-day collections.
Why? First off, it is illegal to dispose of liquids in the trash – hazardous or not. Second, our sanitary landfills are not equipped to safely contain hazardous materials. A small amount from your home may not seem to matter but once landfilled, household chemicals from millions of households can pose serious threats. Learn more of the basics of hazardous waste from the EPA.