Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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The Peoria County Sustainability & Resource Conservation Department and GFL will be hosting three Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events this year.
These events will be held:
Aug. 8, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Peoria Transfer Station, 4349 W. Southport Rd., Pottstown
Sep. 12, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Three Sisters Park, 17189 IL-29, Chillicothe
Oct. 10, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Alpha Park, 1525 W. Garfield Ave., Bartonville
No registration or appointment are required. These collection events are open to Peoria County residents only. Leave items in their original packaging that is clearly labeled.
Accepted materials include:
Used motor oil
Insecticides, pesticides, herbicides
Lead-acid batteries
Old gasoline
Cleaning products
Paint thinners
Lawn chemicals
Antifreeze
Pool chemicals
Mercury
Fluorescent lamp bulbs
Drain cleaners and corrosives
Solvents
Hobby chemicals
Acids
Aerosol paints
Materials NOT accepted include: Lithium-ion batteries, latex or enamel paint, agricultural wastes, business/commercial sector wastes, explosives, fireworks, controlled substances, propane tanks, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil, fire extinguishers, biohazard waste, or institutional or business waste.
Items with year-round collection options include cell phones, electronics, fire extinguishers, latex and oil paint, lithium-ion batteries, medications, needles and sharps, and tires. These items have proper disposal methods and can be searched with the What Goes Where tool in the Recycle Coach app or at https://www.peoriacounty.gov/1018.
For additional information, visit the Peoria County HHW webpage at https://www.peoriacounty.gov/201/Recycling-Services
These events will be held:
Aug. 8, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Peoria Transfer Station, 4349 W. Southport Rd., Pottstown
Sep. 12, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Three Sisters Park, 17189 IL-29, Chillicothe
Oct. 10, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Alpha Park, 1525 W. Garfield Ave., Bartonville
No registration or appointment are required. These collection events are open to Peoria County residents only. Leave items in their original packaging that is clearly labeled.
Accepted materials include:
Used motor oil
Insecticides, pesticides, herbicides
Lead-acid batteries
Old gasoline
Cleaning products
Paint thinners
Lawn chemicals
Antifreeze
Pool chemicals
Mercury
Fluorescent lamp bulbs
Drain cleaners and corrosives
Solvents
Hobby chemicals
Acids
Aerosol paints
Materials NOT accepted include: Lithium-ion batteries, latex or enamel paint, agricultural wastes, business/commercial sector wastes, explosives, fireworks, controlled substances, propane tanks, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil, fire extinguishers, biohazard waste, or institutional or business waste.
Items with year-round collection options include cell phones, electronics, fire extinguishers, latex and oil paint, lithium-ion batteries, medications, needles and sharps, and tires. These items have proper disposal methods and can be searched with the What Goes Where tool in the Recycle Coach app or at https://www.peoriacounty.gov/1018.
For additional information, visit the Peoria County HHW webpage at https://www.peoriacounty.gov/201/Recycling-Services
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Where is it happening?
Alpha Park, Alpha Park, 43, Peoria, IL 61607, United States
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Host or PublisherPeoria County Government
