Household Chemical Waste Collection

The Village of Round Lake in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will be hosting a Household Chemical Waste collection at the Round Lake Public Works Facility on Saturday October 7, 2006 starting at 8am and running until 2:30pm. This event will be held rain or shine. Below are lists of materials that will be accepted as well as materials that will not be accepted. Further information may be found at www.swalco.org

Materials ACCEPTED at HCW collections:

• oil-based paint
• solvents
• old prescriptions
• motor oil
• household cleaners
• household batteries (alkaline and rechargeable)
• antifreeze
• garden/lawn chemicals
• pool chemicals
• asbestos
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• old gasoline
• fungicides
• insecticides
• pesticides
• metal polishes
• paint remover
• driveway sealer
• drain cleaner
• aerosol products
• hobby chemicals
• mercury (including thermometers and thermostats)

The following materials are NOT ACCEPTED at HCW collections:

• business/institutional wastes
• explosives/ammunition
• fire extinguishers
• lead-acid batteries
• tires

Businesses that needs to dispose of chemical wastes should contact one of the following companies:
MSE Environmental (773.804.9648)
Onyx Environmental Services (219.392.6700)
SET Environmental (847.537.9221)

• Latex paint
• agricultural chemicals
• fireworks
• propane tanks
• smoke detectors
• medical wastes