Never Accepted:

Please use an alternative recycling location for the following items:

  • Treated Lumber, 2x4s, or any kind of construction or demolition debris

  • Refrigerators, freezers, all large household appliances

  • Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent tubes, or light bulbs, household batteries Click HERE to find where you can recycle your bulbs.

  • Mattresses and Furniture

  • Propane Tanks

  • ALL Household Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, etc.) Click HERE to find where you can recycle household batteries.

    Hazardous Household Items including:

  • Thermostats, thermometers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors

  • All aerosol products (spray paint, hair spray, etc.)

  • Antifreeze, gas, brake fluid, etc.

  • Drain cleaners, household cleaners, metal polishes

  • Driveway sealers, deck sealers and cleaners, paint removers

  • Fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, insecticide

  • Solvents: Mineral spirits, kerosene, thinners, sealers

  • Varnishes, sealers, oil based paint

  • Pool chemicals Personal care products: Cosmetics, shampoos, nail polish, etc.

  • Medical waste, sharps/needles

  • Medications: Over-the-counter and prescription (people and pet) or DEA controlled substances (DEA site or call 312-353-7875)

Alternative Recycling Locations and Additional Resources:

 

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