Household hazardous waste collection in Wheaton

DuPage County residents may safely dispose of household hazardous and chemical waste items during a free collection event being held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

Items accepted during the collection event include: used oil and antifreeze, solvents and pool chemicals, cooking oil, poisons and pesticides, aerosol and oil-based paints and stains, some types of medication, lawn and garden chemicals and fertilizers, rechargeable and lithium batteries, boat and automotive batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, small propane and refrigerant tanks.

Items not accepted include: ammunition, fireworks and explosives, fire extinguishers, latex paint, sharps or syringes, medical waste, DEA controlled medications or substances, radioactive materials, household garbage, business or institutional waste, empty containers, or traditional recyclables.

Visit dupageco.org/recyclingevents to learn more about the event and to see a complete list of acceptable disposal items.