Household waste collection

A household chemical waste collection event will be Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich. Accepted items include, but are not limited to, cleaning products, oil based paints/varnishes, flammable liquids, automotive products, garden chemicals, personal care products, and medications. When disposed of improperly (pouring them down the drain, disposing in the garbage) these products can contaminate the groundwater and harm the environment. Visit www.swalco.org or details.