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Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Chicago Department of Public Health in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Address: 1150 North North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Hours: Tuesday 7:00 am-noon; Thursday 2:00-7:00 pm; first Saturday of every month 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Who can use it: Chicago residents (the city page says all Chicagoans are welcome); household waste only, no business waste
Cost: Free
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 312-744-3060

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Chicago Department of Public Health at 312-744-3060 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
✓Motor oil
✓Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
✓Electronics
✓Propane
✓Pesticides
✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Household chemicals; bleach; drain cleaners; rechargeable batteries; car batteries; lithium batteries; lead acid batteries; oil-based paints; aerosol paints; paint thinners; solvents; stains; paint strippers; CFLs; fluorescent tubes; antifreeze; motor oil; gasoline; automotive fluids; herbicides; pesticides; insecticides; propane tanks; aerosol cans; lawn chemicals; pool chemicals; hobby chemicals; mercury thermometers; thermostats; small fire extinguishers; computers

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Business waste; alkaline batteries; explosives; ammunition; fireworks; latex paint; agricultural waste; smoke detectors; carbon monoxide detectors; farm machinery oil; appliances; medical waste; sharps; radioactive materials; refrigerants; tires; medications

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itChicago residents (the city page says all Chicagoans are welcome); household waste only, no business waste

Note from the sourceTwo blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street, on Goose Island. Household chemicals go to the blue building, electronics to the yellow building.

Note from the sourceDo not leave materials outside the gate when the facility is closed.

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Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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FAQ

Who can use Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility?

Chicago residents (the city page says all Chicagoans are welcome); household waste only, no business waste

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 312-744-3060 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paints. Accepted: aerosol paints. Accepted: paint thinners. Accepted: paint strippers. Not accepted: latex paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: car batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries. Accepted: lead acid batteries. Not accepted: alkaline batteries.

What will they turn away?

Business waste; alkaline batteries; explosives; ammunition; fireworks; latex paint; agricultural waste; smoke detectors; carbon monoxide detectors; farm machinery oil; appliances; medical waste; sharps; radioactive materials; refrigerants; tires; medications

Last checked Mon, Oct 26, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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