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Lockport One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (one-day collection with a local cosponsor) in Lockport, Will County, Illinois.

Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Location: 18101 West Oak Avenue, Lockport, IL 60441
Hours: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Who can use it: Open to all Illinois residents; household waste only, no business waste
Cost: Free
Appointment: Required
Phone: 217-524-3300

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (one-day collection with a local cosponsor) at 217-524-3300 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; paint thinners; herbicides; insecticides; pesticides; lawn chemicals; solvents; used motor oil; antifreeze; old gasoline; drain cleaners; cleaning products; hobby chemicals; pool chemicals; aerosol paints and pesticides; fluorescent lamp bulbs; mercury; household batteries

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Latex paint; agricultural chemicals; business or commercial waste; explosives; fireworks; lead acid batteries; controlled substances; medications; propane tanks; smoke detectors; farm machinery oil; fire extinguishers; institutional waste; sharps and needles; medical waste

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itOpen to all Illinois residents; household waste only, no business waste

Note from the sourceHeld at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Note from the sourcePre-registration is required. The phone number is the Illinois EPA household hazardous waste program; the cosponsor may also take calls.

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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 Lockport One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection?

Open to all Illinois residents; household waste only, no business waste

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. Accepted: aerosol paints and pesticides. Not accepted: Latex paint.

Can I bring batteries?

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

What will they turn away?

Latex paint; agricultural chemicals; business or commercial waste; explosives; fireworks; lead acid batteries; controlled substances; medications; propane tanks; smoke detectors; farm machinery oil; fire extinguishers; institutional waste; sharps and needles; medical waste

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

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