CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) � The Jackson County Health Department is allowing Illinois residents to properly dispose of household chemicals at a collection event in Carbondale on Saturday, June 7th.
The event will take place at the Banterra Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only.
Accepted items include:
Paint thinner
Aerosol
Household cleaners
Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
Automotive fluids
Rechargeable batteries
Solvents and polishes
Pool chemicals
Lawn chemicals
Oil-based paints
E-cigarettes
Propane and helium tanks
Mapp-gas cylinders.
Thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent bulbs
Items not accepted are latex paint, explosives, ammunition, fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil, medical waste, electronics, alkaline and lead-acid batteries, appliances, tires, radioactive material, syringes, needles, and medical waste.
Officials say the event will remain as scheduled, regardless of rain.Â
You can schedule an appointment with JCHD at their or by calling them at 618-684-3143, ext. 128.
The event will specifically be located in the south parking lot of the .
