The Village of Vernon Hills in cooperation with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) sponsor a one-day Household Chemical Waste Collection for residents annually at the Vernon Hills Metra Station located at 75 US Route 45
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (Hours subject to change). Currently there is no date available for the next collection event.

Materials Accepted at HCW Collections

Oil-based Paint Solvents Unwanted Prescriptions, Medicines & Supplements Motor Oil Household Cleaners Household Batteries (alkaline and rechargeable) Antifreeze Garden / Lawn Chemicals Pool Chemicals Asbestos Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Old Gasoline Fungicides Insecticides Pesticides Metal Polishes Paint Remover Driveway Sealer Drain Cleaner Aerosol Products Hobby Chemicals Mercury (including thermometers and thermostats)

Materials Not

Accepted at HCW Collections

Business / Institutional Wastes Explosives / Ammunition Fire Extinguishers Lead-acid Batteries Tires Latex Paint Agricultural Chemicals

Fireworks Propane Tanks Smoke Detectors Medical Wastes Household Electronics

For year-round disposal please view the following link: HCW Satellite Collection Point or visit SWALCO's website.