Arlington Heights paint collection event set for April 14

The Arlington Heights Health & Human Services Environmental Health Division is hosting a free latex paint collection event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the public works building, 222 N. Ridge Ave.

This event is for Arlington Heights residents only, not business. IDs will be checked. Required appointments can be made by calling (847) 368-5760.

No aerosol cans or oil-based paints will be accepted. Paint should be in its original container and up to 15 gallons can be dropped off.

If you’re unable to attend, visit PaintCare to find a recycling location near you: https://www.paintcare.org/drop-off-sites/.