Household chemical waste event Oct. 24 in Lake Forest

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is hosting a household chemical waste mobile event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Lake Forest Municipal Services building, 800 N. Field Drive.

Appointments are required and collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted.

Paint will be collected at the event or residents can use PaintCare’s Drop-Off Site Locator to find retail outlets. The accepted materials list has expanded its to include a larger variety of household battery types.

All SWALCO collection events are free for Illinois residents. Visit swalco.org for accepted materials and to make an appointment.