Household chemical collections:

Household chemical waste collections are available Feb. 14 and 23, at the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County's facility 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee. Appointments are required. Collections are for residential waste only. Business waste will not be accepted. The free events are for Illinois residents only. Items you can bring to a collection include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (no latex) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. For a more detailed list or to register, visit www.swalco.org.