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Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Wood River)

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Madison County Building & Zoning Department in Wood River, Madison County, Illinois.

Date: Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
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Sat, Jun 12, 2027
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Sat, Aug 14, 2027
Sat, Sep 11, 2027
Sat, Oct 9, 2027
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Sat, Dec 11, 2027
Location: 249 North Old St. Louis Road, Wood River, IL 62095
Hours: Not listed by the source
Who can use it: Free for all Illinois residents; appointment required
Cost: Free
Appointment: Required
Phone: 618-296-5237

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Madison County Building & Zoning Department at 618-296-5237 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)Oil-based paints; pesticides; herbicides; fertilizers; cleaning solvents; paint thinners; hobby chemicals; antifreeze; motor oil; old gasoline; pool chemicals; household batteries; mercury; fluorescent lights; aerosol cans

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Latex paint; tires; ammunition; agricultural waste; explosives; fireworks; lead acid batteries; medications; fire extinguishers; smoke detectors; farm machinery oil; business waste; biohazardous waste; propane tanks; gas cylinders

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itFree for all Illinois residents; appointment required

Note from the sourceCollections are typically held on the second Saturday of each month at the county facility.

Note from the sourceConflict: The Illinois EPA list says first Saturday and third Friday of each month, 8:00 am-3:00 pm; Madison County's own page gives second-Saturday dates and no hours.

Map

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Nearby alternatives

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

Lockport One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Who can use it: Open to all Illinois residents; household waste only, no business waste
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off · 225 mi away · 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Who can use it: All Illinois residents, regardless of county or town; household waste only, no business waste
Rockford Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off · 238 mi away · 3315 Kishwaukee Street, Rockford, IL 61109
Who can use it: Illinois residents; household waste only, no business waste
Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility
Permanent drop-off · 246 mi away · 1150 North North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Who can use it: Chicago residents (the city page says all Chicagoans are welcome); household waste only, no business waste
SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Drop-off (Gurnee)
Permanent drop-off · 269 mi away · 1311 North Estes Street, Gurnee, IL 60031
Who can use it: Illinois residents; household waste only, no business or institutional waste

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FAQ

Who can use Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Wood River)?

Free for all Illinois residents; appointment required

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: paint thinners. Not accepted: Latex paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: household batteries. Not accepted: lead acid batteries.

What will they turn away?

Latex paint; tires; ammunition; agricultural waste; explosives; fireworks; lead acid batteries; medications; fire extinguishers; smoke detectors; farm machinery oil; business waste; biohazardous waste; propane tanks; gas cylinders

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

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