HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL WASTE MOBILE EVENT
Saturday, May 19, 2012
8:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Vernon Hills Metra Train Station
Route 45 & Ranney Ave.
Appointments are not required for Mobile Household Chemical Waste events. All HCW collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted.
All SWALCO HCW collection events are FREE and for Illinois residents ONLY. In addition to the mobile events, SWALCO offers year-round HCW Public Drop-off Events at our Gurnee Facility. To view the schedule, make an appointment, and learn more about HCW Collection events, visit www.swalco.org
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SWALCO Programs Overview:
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Household Chemical Waste
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 Household Electronics
Recycle your unwanted household electronics like TVs, computers, small appliances and more, at one of our collections around the county. Check back periodically to browse a list of events and accepted items, look for one near you. These collections are only open to Lake County residents and they are FREE..
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Reuse-A-Shoe Gym Shoe Recycling Program
SWALCO coordinates the Reuse-A-Shoe athletic shoe recycling & donation program. Find information on where individuals or families can take shoes, or to find out how you/your group can participate.
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Compost Bins, Composting and Rain Barrel Sales
 Learn more about how to compost and where you can purchase compost bins and rain barrels for your home.
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 School Education
SWALCO offers assistance to Lake County schools on projects related to recycling, 4Rs, waste management and other environmental topics, as well as educational programs and vents. Educators, school administrators and interested parents can visit our School Education Corner.
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You can find out more information about the agency, including its programs, events, members and meetings. If you are looking for information about how to dispose of something specific, check out the Recycle & Redirect Guide and find out about trash, recycling, yardwaste, electronics, chemical wastes and many other types of materials that can be difficult to dispose of. We also have a list of facilities that provide solid waste disposal services, such as landfills, scrap yards, and recycling centers.
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