SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Collections

All of SWALCO’s Mobile HCW Collections are sponsored by SWALCO and held at various locations throughout Lake County from April through November. They are for Illinois residents ONLY. There is no charge for residents. You do not need to reside in the community where the collection takes place in order to participate. All mobile events are held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. There are currently no upcoming events.

You can also bring your HCW to one of SWALCO’s Year-Round Drop-off Events at their Gurnee facility. Register online on the collection events page. Sign up for one of the selected dates and available time slots and you will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. Drop-off events are scheduled multiple times per month, including the second Saturday of each month. Appointment is required. If you do not have access to a computer to schedule online, you can call the SWALCO office and register by phone at 847.336.9340.

Upcoming collection dates will be announced and posted on our website as confirmed. If you have questions or would like to learn more about upcoming collections and other SWALCO programs, please visit www.swalco.org or call SWALCO (the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) at 847.336.9340. Sign up for e-list announcements to receive notices of upcoming SWALCO events and information.

SWALCO Opens Local Chemical Waste Collection Center

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL (SWALCO) is pleased to announce the opening of its first satellite center for the collection of household chemical waste.

Residents of the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District can now drop-off their household chemical waste at:

Fire Department Station 51
115 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire, IL
By appointment only - every other Saturday. Call 847.634.2512 to make an appointment.

View list of accepted items.

The Household Chemical Waste Satellite Collection Program is sponsored by the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, the Village of Lincolnshire, and SWALCO.