How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Safely
Residents and small businesses are encouraged to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste at the IEPA licensed Regional facility at Naperville Fire Station 4 located at 1979 Brookdale Rd. every Saturday and Sunday, (excluding holidays) from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Acceptable Waste Includes:
- Oil-based paint, wood stain, varnish
- Automobile Fluids
- Aerosol Cans
- Household Cleaners & Pool Chemicals
- Propane Tanks
- Poison, pesticides and insecticides
- Sealed fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
- Flammables (oil, gas, lighter fluid, kerosene, rubbing alcohol etc.)
- Household Batteries (auto & sump pump etc.)
- Mercury
Unacceptable Waste Includes:
- Latex paint
- Smoke Detectors
- Fire Extinguishers
- Peanut Oil
- Ammunition
To safely transport materials to the drop off site, leave the substance in its original container with a legible label. Place the container in a plastic lined box surrounded by a layer of kitty litter to protect against a spill or leak during transport.
For more information on Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, click here .
For directions to the Naperville HHW drop off site, click here.