schedule and acceptability of materials. Some materials
including latex paints are not accepted at these locations.
Household Products – The West Cook County Solid Waste
Agency sponsors one or more one or two day drop off
events each year.
Please phone 708-453-9100 for
information about the location and schedule. Some state-
sponsored HHW locations accept some electronics for
recycling. Please confirm schedule and acceptability of
materials.
Paint - State of Illinois-sponsored Household Hazardous
Waste drop-off events and locations currently accept oil
based paints for disposal. Latex paints are not accepted as
they are non-toxic. You may dispose of latex paint with your
household refuse provided it is hardened. Place kitty litter in
open paint cans or use the excess paint to paint scrap
wood/cardboard. As an alternative, the State of Illinois
organizes the “Partners for Waste Paint Solutions” program,
which recycles paint. Information can be found on the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency website
(www.epa.state.il.us/land/citizen-involvement/paint.html).
Pharmaceuticals – There are a number of locations in Cook
County that accept unused or unwanted medications. They
can be found on the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency’s website (www.epa.state.il.us) under the
Medication Disposal tab. In addition, most state-sponsored
Household Hazardous Waste events and locations accept
unused pharmaceuticals. Please contact the West Cook
County Solid Waste Agency at 708-453-9100 for schedules
and to confirm availability. The West Cook County Solid
Waste Agency also sponsors a one day drop-off event each
year for unused pharmaceuticals. Please contact them at
708-453-9100 for information.
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