Hazardous Waste Disposal

Certain items cannot be disposed of through normal curbside garbage or recycling.  Some of these items are referred to as "hazardous waste".  Hazardous waste items must be disposed of in a certain way and few locations collect these materials for disposal. 

Hazardous waste may include:                                                                   Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Photo
 
  • Batteries
  • Oil-based paints
  • Paint thinners
  • Used motor oil
  • Herbicides
  • Drain cleaners
  • Old gasoline
  • Antifreeze
  • Cleaning products
  • Mercury
  • Asbestos
  • Household batteries
  • Insecticides
  • Lawn chemicals
  • Pesticides
  • Solvents
  • Pool & spa chemicals
  • Hobby chemicals
  • Aerosol paints and pesticides
  • Fluorescent lamp bulbs
  • Old and outdate medicines and pharmaceuticals

To find locations that accept these materials in McLean County, you may look at the McLean County Ecology Action Center website.