Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
What is HHW?
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is a term that describes the waste associated with the wide variety of chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, paints, auto fluids, and other toxic materials in use in homes, automobiles, and yards. The topic of HHW affects each and every individual and community given the nearly universal use, storage, and disposal of chemical consumer products.
Drop-off Location:
HHW facility
Home Collection Program:
Home Collection Service continues to be provided at this time, following a strict safety protocol.
The following areas are eligible:Townships: Hampshire, Rutland, Dundee, Burlington, Plato, Elgin
(All municipal and unincorporated residents within these townships are eligible to participate.)Cities: Batavia, GenevaSpecial Service Area: Mill Creek
One-day Collection Event:
The free HHW collection event scheduled for May 16th, 2020, at 309 N River Street in Aurora has been POSTPONED. Stay tuned for information on a new rescheduled date in the Fall of 2020 .
Reduce use of hazardous material in the home
Make your own non-toxic household cleaners
Business Quantity Hazardous Material
The Naperville HHW Drop-off and the Home Collection Service programs are for residential waste only. Please contact one of the following Certified Hazardous Waste Companies that can serve small quantity business generated hazardous materials:
US Ecology 800-592-5489
* Kane County currently contracts with US Ecology for the home collection program, so they are in the area regularly.
