From oil-based paint to household cleaners, Illinois residents can dispose of it all for free at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline.Â
The drop-off event — hosted by the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency and co-sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency — will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reserve a drop-off time, visit the signup website.Â
According to a news release, waste materials that will be accepted at the event include:
- Oil-based paints
- Household batteries
- Used motor oil
- Paint thinners
- Herbicides
- Lawn chemicals
- Insecticides
- Solvents
- Pesticides
- Antifreeze
- Old gasoline
- Hobby chemicals
- Pool chemicals
- Aerosol paints and pesticides
- Cleaning products
- Fluorescent lamp bulbs
- Mercury
- Drain cleaners
- Acids
- Corrosives
- Unwanted medications (excluding controlled substances)
Materials that will not be accepted at the event include:
- Latex paint, which is not hazardous and can be discarded with trash once it’s dried out.
- Agricultural wastes
- Propane Tanks
- Business/commercial sector wastes
- Smoke detectors
- Explosives and ammunition
- Farm machinery oil
- Fireworks
- Fire extinguishers
- Controlled substances
- Biohazard waste
- Lead acid batteries
- Institutional wastes
For more information, visit the RICWMA website or call at (309) 788-8925.
