How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Safely
Residents from throughout the state can drop off HHW at the regional collection site operated by the City of Naperville. The regional HHW collection facility is located at Naperville Fire Station No. 4, 1971 Brookdale Road (just off Route 59) and is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., except on holidays.
For a complete list of upcoming HHW collection events, acceptable and unacceptable HHW items, electronics recycling and for information on the Latex Paint Recycling Program, contact the HHW Hotline at 630-510-2810, or visit DuPage County's web site.
Note: Latex paint, which does not contain the solvents found in oil-based paints, can be dried out (in a well-ventilated area away from children and pets) with an absorbent material such as sand, sawdust, oil dry, or kitty litter. Dispose of the hardened/dried out paint with the lid removed, in your regular garbage.
2009 Latex Paint Recycling Program
Latex paint can also be dropped off at DuPage County's Paint Recycling Facility, located at the County's Wastewater Treatment Plant, 7900 S. Route 53, Woodridge. The facility is open from June 1 to August 14, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well selected as the following Saturdays: June 13th, July 11th, and August 8th. The paint drop-off is for DuPage County residents only; businesses may not utilize this program.
Residents and businesses may obtain recycled paint, free of charge, at the Paint Recycling Facility from June 8 to August 14, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Questions regarding latex paint recycling should be directed to 630-985-7400.