CARBONDALE – A one-day household chemical collection will be held at the Banterra Center south parking lot in Carbondale Saturday. 

Illinois residents can safely drop-off waste at the site by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a rain or shine event.

Items to be accepted at the collection include paint thinner, aerosols, household cleaners, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, motor oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, rechargeable batteries, solvents, polishes, pool chemicals, lawn chemicals, oil-based and latex paint, and e-cigarettes/vapes. Mercury-containing devices, such as thermometers, thermostats and fluorescent bulbs will be taken as well.

Items which will absolutely not be accepted at the collection include explosives, ammunition, fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, propane tanks, farm machinery oil, medical waste, electronics, alkaline & lead-acid batteries, appliances, tires, and radioactive material, syringes, needles, and medical waste. For medical waste disposal resources, visit https://www.hsidn.org/medication-disposal-resources. No business, agricultural, or government waste will be accepted. Eligible participants wishing to dispose of materials in containers larger than five gallons must contact Jackson County Health Dept. prior to the event.

For questions, or to make an appointment, contact the Jackson County Health Department at 618-684-3143, Ext. 128 for more information, or visit www.jchdonline.org.