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
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- Old Gasoline
- Fungicides
- Insecticides
- Pesticides
- Metal Polishes
- Paint Remover
- Driveway Sealer
- Drain Cleaner
- Aerosol Products
- Hobby Chemicals
- Mercury (including thermometers and thermostats)
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Materials Not
Accepted at HCW Collections
- Business / Institutional Wastes
- Explosives / Ammunition
- Fire Extinguishers
- Lead-acid Batteries
- Tires
- Latex Paint Agricultural Chemicals
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- Fireworks
- Propane Tanks
- Smoke Detectors
- Medical Wastes
- Household Electronics
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For year-round disposal please view the following link:
HCW Satellite Collection Point or visit SWALCO's
website.