Resident Requirements & Event Details
The City of Springfield, in collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), is hosting a
VOUCHER-ONLY Household Hazardous Waste Collection on
Saturday, November 7, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The program is offered to
ALL Illinois residents. Residents who are participating in the
drop off
MUST have a voucher in-hand or available on their mobile device in order to dispose of their materials. Voucher will be required at time of drop off.
How to obtain a voucher:
- Participants must be a resident of the State of Illinois
- Residents must fill out the form below or contact the Office of Public Works by calling 217.789.2255.
- Residents must include the online form or provide at the time of calling:
- Full name
- Contact phone number
- Email Address
- City of residence
- Type of items that will be dropped off
Upon registering residents will be given the option to email or print their voucher
- Email – voucher will be sent to email provided for mobile device download.
- Print – allows resident to print at home or work.
On the day of the drop off, if you arrive early, miss your time slot, or misplace your voucher, you will be sent to the overflow traffic lane and will have to wait for the next available time slot.
Voucher registration will end on
Friday, November 6, 12:00PM
Restrictions:
- Program is not open to businesses, institutions and not-for-profit organizations
- Vouchers are limited to one per residence. Vouchers may not be combined for delivery.
- Vouchers are valid for time slot listed only.
Drop off location:
- Collection will take place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 6 (Taintor Road) and proceed to Lot 21 by following the direction of traffic wardens and designated signs. Stay in your lane. Exit through Gate 7 after household hazardous waste has been delivered.
COVID Requirements:
- ALL participants are required to wear a face mask as soon as they enter the Fairgrounds until they leave the Fairgrounds.
- ALL participants must stay in their vehicles at all times as soon as they enter the Fairgrounds until they leave the Fairgrounds.
- At the collection point, designated staff will unload HHW items from the resident’s vehicle. It is suggested that items be placed in the trunk of vehicle or bed of truck for easier access and removal.
- Please make sure to put your items in a container you are willing to part with. We cannot ensure that containers will be returned.
UNACCEPTABLE Items at the collection
Residents are advised to check for updates to the acceptable/unacceptable items lists periodically by visiting this website.
DO NOT BRING LATEX PAINT
Latex/Acrylic Paint is not hazardous and can safely be dried or absorbed and discarded with regular trash.
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Agricultural Wastes |
Biohazard Waste |
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Business/commercial sector wastes |
Controlled substances |
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Electronics |
Explosives/ammunition |
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Farm machinery oil |
Fire Extinguishers |
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Fireworks/gun powder |
Institutional wastes |
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Non-lead Acid or Alkaline Batteries |
Potentially infectious medical wastes |
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Propane tanks |
Radium paint |
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Sharps and needles |
Smoke detectors |
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Tires |
ACCEPTABLE Items at the collection
Residents are advised to check for updates to the acceptable/unacceptable items lists periodically by visiting this website.
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Acids/Corrosives |
Aerosol paints |
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Antifreeze/coolant |
Cleaning products |
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Drain cleaners |
Fertilizers |
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Fluorescent tubes/compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) |
Fuel additives/cleaners |
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Hobby chemicals |
Insecticides/pesticides/herbicides |
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Lawn chemicals |
Lead acid or Lithium batteries |
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Mercury thermostats & thermometers |
Oil based paints |
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Old & outdated medications/pharmaceuticals |
Old gasoline |
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Paint thinners/strippers |
Pool chemicals |
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Solvents |
Used motor oil |
Residents who have questions regarding the program or any items listed or not listed may contact the Office of Public Works at 217.789.2255 or email to
public.works@springfield.il.us.
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