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Kane County Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection

Home pickup A household hazardous waste home pickup program run by Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources (Clean Harbors Environmental Services) Kane County, Illinois.

Service area: Eligible parts of Kane County (see residency rules)
How to book: online or phone
Schedule: One pickup per household per calendar year
Who can use it: Eligible areas only: Hampshire, Rutland, Dundee, Burlington, Plato and Elgin townships (including the Kane County part of Algonquin, Burlington, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Hampshire, Huntley, Pingree Grove, Sleepy…
Cost: Free
Appointment: Required
Phone: 866-466-5060

Book a pickup ↗Official page ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources (Clean Harbors Environmental Services) at 866-466-5060 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)Aerosol cans; automotive fluids; car batteries; marine batteries; fertilizers; small fire extinguishers; fluorescent bulbs; fluorescent tubes; gasoline; household cleaners; drain cleaners; oil-based paints; stains; varnishes; nail polish; latex paint; pesticides; propane tanks; mercury; pool chemicals; solvents; acids

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

Quantity limits70 pounds of mixed household hazardous waste per pickup (latex paint does not count toward the limit)

Rules and residency

Who can use itEligible areas only: Hampshire, Rutland, Dundee, Burlington, Plato and Elgin townships (including the Kane County part of Algonquin, Burlington, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Hampshire, Huntley, Pingree Grove, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee), South Elgin, Mill Creek SSA, Batavia, Geneva and unincorporated Blackberry Township; household waste only

Note from the sourceBook with Clean Harbors online or by phone at 866-466-5060 (Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm). Check eligibility with the county GIS tool or call 630-208-3841.

Note from the sourceThe City of Elgin runs its own similar home pickup; Batavia limits its share to 22 households a month.

Service area

Eligible parts of Kane County (see residency rules)

Operator: Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources (Clean Harbors Environmental Services).

Nearby alternatives

Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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FAQ

Who can use Kane County Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection?

Eligible areas only: Hampshire, Rutland, Dundee, Burlington, Plato and Elgin townships (including the Kane County part of Algonquin, Burlington, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Hampshire, Huntley, Pingree Grove, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee), South Elgin, Mill Creek SSA, Batavia, Geneva and unincorporated Blackberry Township; household waste only

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paints. Accepted: latex paint. Limit: 70 pounds of mixed household hazardous waste per pickup (latex paint does not count toward the limit).

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: car batteries. Accepted: marine batteries.

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

Coordinates: not geocoded. See something out of date? Report a correction.