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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Sat. Oct. 17 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chamberlain Park - 319 McCreery Ave.
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Sign up online, OPEN TO ALL ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
A c c e p t a b l e
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Oil-Based Paint • Aerosol Paint • Mercury Insecticides • Herbicides • Pesticides Gasoline • Anti-Freeze • Used Motor Oil • Fluorescent Light Bulbs • Household Batteries • Cleaning Products
U n a c c e p t a b l e
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Latex Paint • Explosives • Fireworks • Ammunition • Fire Extinguishers • Needles • Propane Tanks • Farm Oil • Agricultural Chemicals • Smoke Detectors • Lead Batteries • Controlled Substances
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Request Your Voucher To Participate
Bill Insert Description Pt. 2
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T H E B I G 6 S T O R M W A T E R P O L L U T A N T S
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L i t t e r
Litter can block storm drains, causing flooding, and may be mistaken for food by wildlife.
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P e t W a s t e
Pet waste can harm human and animal health, and promotes algal blooms. Simply bag and toss it to keep the environment safe!
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H o u s e h o l d W a s t e
Household hazardous waste can harm aquatic life. Do not flush or pour down drains. Contact City Waste & Recycling at 217-789-2255 for disposal options!
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A u t o W a s t e
Car fluids can pollute water. Soaps can harm wildlife. Clean up spills during maintenance. Wash your car on the lawn or at a car wash.
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Y a r d W a s t e
Grass clippings washed into waterways and storm sewers contain nitrogen and phosphorus that can cause nutrient overloads.
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P e s t i c i d e s / H e r b i c i d e s
Pesticides can harm beneficial insects & excess herbicides can damage native plants. Apply these in your garden only when rain is unlikely.
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Learn more & find out what you can do to help keep water sources clean:
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