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Household Hazardous Waste


   Other Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Individuals wanting to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste sooner are encouraged to check the IEPA website. There you will find a listing of other events around the area that are open to all residents.

   Explanation of Household Hazardous Waste

 Fall Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Household Hazardous Wastes are materials and chemicals that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive, or explosive. They typically cannot be safely recycled or disposed of without a special center or collection event. These wastes can be a serious threat to water supplies and our local environment if they are improperly discarded with nonhazardous trash (put into a municipal solid waste landfill), dumped down the drain, or illegally dumped elsewhere. The City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works holds an annual hazardous waste drop off in accordance with EPA guidelines and regulations. Normally for city residents only, this year, the City has partnered with the IEPA to host a co-sponsored collection open to ALL Illinois residents. This program is for residents only and does not include businesses, organizations, or institutions.

Household Hazardous Waste - What it is and Alternatives

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   Voucher-Only Household Hazardous Waste Collection Read More   

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, October 23, 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, October 22, 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.
Agricultural Wastes Biohazard Waste
Business/commercial sector wastes Controlled substances
Electronics Explosives/ammunition
Farm machinery oil Fire Extinguishers
Fireworks/gun powder Institutional wastes
Non-lead Acid or Alkaline Batteries Potentially infectious medical wastes
Propane tanks Radium paint
Sharps and needles Smoke detectors
Tires
ACCEPTABLE Items at the collection
Residents are advised to check for updates to the acceptable/unacceptable items lists periodically by visiting this website.
Acids/Corrosives Aerosol paints
Antifreeze/coolant Cleaning products
Drain cleaners Fertilizers
Fluorescent tubes/compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) Fuel additives/cleaners
Hobby chemicals Insecticides/pesticides/herbicides
Lawn chemicals Lead acid or Lithium batteries
Mercury thermostats & thermometers Oil based paints
Old & outdated medications/pharmaceuticals Old gasoline
Paint thinners/strippers Pool chemicals
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.

   Voucher Form

First Name:
    Required
Last Name:
    Required
Contact Phone #:
Contact Email:
Street Address:
Ex. 123 Main St
City:
    Required
State:
Select the types of items you will be bringing:

If you have questions about the types of hazardous waste we accept, please call us at 217.789.2255.

Please select a time you would like to sign up for on Saturday, October 23:


Select how you would like to obtain your voucher:

Will be sent to the email address you provided.



If you need another copy, call us at 217.789.2255.



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