Illinois EPA Announces Ottawa 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

May 6, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim has announced an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste one-day collection in Ottawa. Each year, Illinois EPA provides residents with free events to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous products commonly found in homes. Illinois EPA HHW collections continue to be contactless for the safety of participants and workers. Collection events are funded through the Illinois EPA’s Solid Waste Fund.
“Each year, we see a continued need for Household Hazardous Waste collection events throughout the state. We are pleased to continue offering this important program, providing residents with opportunities to safely dispose of unwanted chemicals and potentially hazardous products,” said Director Kim. “We are grateful to our local partners and co-sponsors who make these events possible throughout Illinois.”
The one-day collection will be open to all Illinois residents on May 21st at the LaSalle County Governmental Complex from 8 AM to 3 PM. Pre-registration is required. Residents are encouraged to bring chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, thinners, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, weed killers, insecticides, and pesticides, old or outdated medication, and similar hazardous household products. Fluorescent and other high-intensity discharge lamps may also be brought to the collections.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED include latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals, and business wastes.
For safe transport of HHW, residents are asked to:
• Pack HHW items in a disposable box to avoid spilling during transport.
• Keep like chemicals together and separate unlike chemicals.
• Secure lids and make sure containers are not leaking.
• Place box(es) of HHW in empty trunk of your vehicle, away from passengers during transport.
• Remain in vehicle at collection site. On-site personnel will remove the HHW from your vehicle.
A complete list of wastes that are and are not accepted is available online at https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/Pages/acceptable-wastes.aspx
Pre-Register Here
https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/405bd6a4-43fc-4914-a10c-1820077f35a1/

LaSalle County Governmental Complex
707 East Etna Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
Brian Gift: (815)434-8666