Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste

Please refer to the following chart for information regarding the disposal of specific HHW items.

The maximum amount you can drop off at one time for free is 15 gallons or 125 pounds. Fees apply to more than one TV/computer monitor.

Household Hazardous Waste Accepted at Chicago Grade Landfill	Proper Disposal
aerosol spray cans - empty	put in trash
aerosol spray cans - partially full	take to HHW drop off facility
air conditioning freon	take to HHW drop off facility
ammonia based cleaners	take to HHW drop off facility
ammunition	SEE IWMA WEBSITE
antifreeze	take to HHW drop off facility
batteries, all household/alkaline	put in trash
batteries, button or hearing aide	take to HHW drop off facility
batteries, Nickel Cadmium	call 1-800-8-BATTERY
chemical fertilizers	take to HHW drop off facility
disinfectants	take to HHW drop off facility
drain cleaners	take to HHW drop off facility
flea repellent, powder	take to HHW drop off facility
floor and furniture polish	take to HHW drop off facility
fluorescent bulbs & tubes (under 20 per visit)	take to HHW drop off facility
glue (if solvent based), epoxy	take to HHW drop off facility
kerosene or lamp oil	take to HHW drop off facility
lighter fluid	take to HHW drop off facility
medical and infectious waste	SEE IMWA WEBSITE
metal polish	take to HHW drop off facility
moth balls	take to HHW drop off facility
oven cleaner	take to HHW drop off facility
nail polish remover	take to HHW drop off facility
paint cans, empty	put in trash
paint cans, partially full	take to HHW drop off facility
paint, oil and latex based	take to HHW drop off facility
paint thinner, stripper, etc.	take to HHW drop off facility
p. c. monitors	take to HHW drop off facility (LIMIT FIVE)
photographic fixer	take to HHW drop off facility
photographic developer	take to HHW drop off facility
pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, etc.)	take to HHW drop off facility
pesticide container, empty	put in trash
poisons (rat, mice, slug, bug, etc.)	take to HHW drop off facility
pool chemicals, acid	take to HHW drop off facility
propane, nonrefillable cylinders	take to HHW drop off facility
rust remover	take to HHW drop off facility
shoe polish dye	take to HHW drop off facility
smoke alarms/detectors	take to HHW drop off facility
spot remover, rug cleaner	take to HHW drop off facility
televisions	take to HHW drop off facility (LIMIT FIVE)
thermometer, broken mercury	take to HHW drop off facility
wine bottle lead foil	put in trash