DuPage Free Hazardous Waste Collection Events

During DuPage County's Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, please follow the list of acceptable and unacceptable waste materials.

Acceptable Wastes

The following materials are accepted for collection:

  • Acids Explosives
  • Asbestos
  • Automotive fluids
  • Car batteries
  • Cleaning solvents
  • Compressed gas
  • Eyeglasses
  • Fertilizers/pesticides
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Household batteries
  • Mercury gauges
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Oil-based paints
  • Old gasoline
  • Paint thinners
  • Poisons
  • Pool chemicals
  • Propane cylinders
  • Smoke detectors
  • Thermostats
  • Wood stain and varnish

Cellular phone, battery and charger sets will also be accepted for DuPage County's Cellular Phone Collection Program.

Unacceptable Wastes

The following materials are not accepted for collection:

  • Agricultural wastes
  • Ammunition
  • Business waste
  • Children's light up sneakers
  • Explosives
  • Fireworks
  • Lead Acid Batteries
  • Medical waste
  • Radioactive Waste
  • Latex paint