Mount Prospect hosting hazardous waste collection event Aug. 24

The Mount Prospect Public Works Department is hosting a special one-day household hazardous waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road.

The event is only open to Mount Prospect residents. No business or commercial waste will be accepted and collection is by appointment only. Residents can schedule an appointment on the village's website, www.mountprospect.org/hhw. An email or printed appointment confirmation will be required for entry to the event. A limited number of appointments are available.

Residents may bring harsh chemical cleaners, paints, thinners, antifreeze, weed killers, insecticides and pesticides, and similar hazardous household products to the event for collection. Explosives, fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals and business wastes will not be accepted. A complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items can be found at mountprospect.org/hhw.