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Instructions for Dropping Off

Accepted Materials

Household Chemicalsn and Computer Recycling Facility

How to Drop-Off
Patrons of the facility should bring their materials through the gates and past the first one-story building, located on the west side of the street at 1150 N. North Branch. Signs are posted indicating the specific drop-off spots for specific materials (electronics, other household hazards, etc.).

During business hours an attendant will be outside and ready to accept materials. Materials will not be accepted during non-business hours and should not be left outside the facility unattended.

People looking to use the material exchange room should notify the attendant on duty.



What to Drop-Off

Accepted Materials (please drop off):

  • antifreeze
  • unused/expired medications
  • used motor oil
  • old gasoline
  • oil-based paints
  • paint thinners
  • aerosol paints and pesticides
  • herbicides
  • insecticides
  • propane tanks
  • lead acid batteries
  • pesticides
  • lawn chemicals
  • solvents
  • drain cleaners
  • cleaning products
  • pool chemicals
  • hobby chemicals
  • mercury
  • compact Fluorescent lamp and light bulbs
  • computers
  • old or unused prescription and over the counter medications
  • cell phones
  • What Not to Drop-Off

    Unaccepted Materials (do NOT drop off):

    • agricultural waste
    • smoke detectors
    • farm machinery oil
    • fire extinguishers
    • latex paints
    • appliances
  • explosives
  • fireworks
  • business/commercial sector waste
  • institutional waste
  • working televisions
  • medical waste (such as sharps)
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