All Illinois residents are invited to bring their unused paint, chemicals, and other hazardous waste for disposal to 10910 Reed Road in Lake in the Hills from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. The collection event will be hosted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).

Representatives will accept oil-based paint thinner, aerosol paint cleaning products, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, mercury, gasoline, anti-freeze, used motor oil, fluorescent light bulbs, old and expired medications, and household batteries. They will not accept explosives, fireworks, ammunition, fire extinguishers, needles, farm oil, agricultural chemicals, propane tanks, smoke detectors, lead batteries, or controlled substances. 

Click here to learn more and here to view the event flyer to find additional guidelines on acceptable materials. This event is made possible by the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District and the McHenry County Department of Health with support from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).