September 21, 2024 – Macon County Environmental Management, in collaboration with Illinois EPA, will host a hazardous waste collection event on September 21.
The collection will be held in the John Deere Lot at Progress City on Decatur’s northeast side from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and is open to all residents. Registration will be available from July 22nd- September 20th. Waste from businesses, institutions, non-profits and other organizations will not be accepted. Those who register for a timeslot may only bring one vehicle per registration.
Below is a list of accepted and prohibited items. This list is not exhaustive.
- Allowed: acids/corrosives, oil-based paint (not latex-based), cleaning products, motor oil, fuel additives/cleaners, mercury thermometers, old medication, fluorescent bulbs, pool chemicals, antifreeze/coolant, aerosol paints
- Not allowed: electronics, agricultural waste, farm machinery oil, non-lead/acid/car/lawn mower batteries, propane tanks, sharps/needles, tires, explosives, ammunition, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, potentially infectious medical waste
For safe transport, officials recommend placing items planned to be discarded in a disposable box to avoid spilling, separating unlike chemicals, securing lids of containers, stopping any leaks and placing waste in the trunk or bed of the vehicle.
For more information and to register, click HERE
