The Illinois EPA conducts a dozen or more household-hazardous-waste collections each spring and fall. Ogle and Lee Counties have also sponsored joint collections. The collections are free, and are held on Saturdays for greatest convenience. All wastes are handled, transported and disposed of properly by a licensed contractor.

The City of Rockford and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency co-sponsor a permanent site for the collection and proper disposal of household hazardous wastes. It is available to any resident of Illinois. The site is located:

Rock River Water Reclamation District 3333 Kishwaukee Street Rockford, IL     Hours:       Saturday   8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday  Noon - 4:00 p.m.