Household hazardous waste collection event Oct. 6 in Mundelein

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will host its final mobile household hazardous waste collection event of the season from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Metra station, 205 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein.

Accepted items include: CFL bulbs; unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet); household cleaners; gasoline; garden chemicals; pesticides; oil-based paints (no latex) and varnishes; as well as other household chemicals.

For a more detailed list and other information, visit www.swalco.org.