Kane County Environmental Management
Household Hazardous Waste 2009
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These programs are all free of charge. These events are for residential items ONLY. No business, institutional, or agricultural waste will be accepted. NEW THIS YEAR Outdated Pharmaceutical Medications are now accepted at two locations:
OPEN TO ALL KANE COUNTY RESIDENTS One Day Drop-Off: There will NOT be a drop-off event at the Kane County Fairgrounds in 2009. Due to State funding problems, the Illinois EPA did not select us to host one of these events this year. Regular HHW Drop-Off: Naperville Fire
Station #4 OPEN TO ONLY Carpentersville, Dundee, Elgin, Gilberts, Hampshire, and South Elgin residents Residents with Carpentersville, Dundee, Elgin, Gilberts, Hampshire and South Elgin mailing addresses may call the HHW Hotline at 1-800-449-7587 to schedule a free pickup from your home. This service is operated by Curbside, Inc., and is sponsored by Kane County, the City of Elgin, and the Villages of Carpentersville and South Elgin. Call 1-800-449-7587 to schedule a pick-up These Programs are sponsored by: Kane County Department of Environmental Management
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The below list of materials apply to both programs Acceptable
Materials Not Acceptable
Materials
**What
do I do with Latex Paint? Modern latex paint is not considered hazardous for the environment. It can be placed in your regular garbage, once it has been solidified. If there is just a small amount of paint remaining in the can, take the lids off and let the paint evaporate outside. For fuller cans, stir in an absorbent (either kitty litter or oil-dry work well). Then leave the lids off and place the solidified cans in your garbage. Why does it have to be solidified? Because paint cans pop open in garbage trucks, the paint leaks out of the truck onto local streets, and gets on peoples’ cars, resulting in VERY upset people. One more tip - - empty, dry paint cans and lids can be placed in your recycling bin. |
