Rockford Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Rockford with the Illinois EPA and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
- Address
- 3315 Kishwaukee Street, Rockford, IL 61109
- Hours
- Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Sunday noon-4:00 pm (closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4 and Christmas)
- Who can use it
- Illinois residents; household waste only, no business waste
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 779-348-7425
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Rockford with the Illinois EPA and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority at 779-348-7425 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)Aerosols; corrosives; oxidizers; solvents; oil-based paints; motor oil; pesticides; fertilizers; household batteries; fluorescent lamps; asbestos
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Latex paint; compressed gas cylinders; explosives; radioactive materials; medications; car batteries
Limits
Quantity limitsContainers 5 gallons or smaller
Rules and residency
Who can use itIllinois residents; household waste only, no business waste
Note from the sourceCall ahead before bringing asbestos.
Note from the sourceCar and marine (12-volt) batteries are not taken.
Note from the sourceConflict: LaSalle County's page lists the site as Rock River Reclamation District, 3333 Kishwaukee, phone 815-987-5570; the City of Rockford and Illinois EPA give 3315 Kishwaukee Street and 779-348-7425.
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FAQ
Who can use Rockford Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Illinois residents; household waste only, no business waste
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 779-348-7425 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paints. Not accepted: Latex paint.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: household batteries. Not accepted: car batteries.
What will they turn away?
Latex paint; compressed gas cylinders; explosives; radioactive materials; medications; car batteries
Last checked Mon, Oct 26, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.rockfordil.gov/492/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal
- epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/collecti
- www.lasallecountyil.gov/411/Recycling