Mount Prospect hosting hazardous waste collection event June 8

The Mount Prospect Public Works Department is hosting a special one-day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the public works facility, 1700 W. Central Road.

This 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. Email or printout of appointment confirmation will be required for entry.

Residents can 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.