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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. 41