Dispose of your household chemicals responsibly and recycle your old computers by dropping them off at the City’s permanent Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility at 1150 N. North Branch Street (two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street).

When thrown out with our garbage, household chemicals and computers, which often contain hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), can contaminate our air, soil, and water. Through proper disposal methods or recycling, these hazardous substances are reprocessed and reused in an environmentally-responsible manner.

The Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Facility accepts a range of items, including household cleaners, oil-based paints, solvents, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs, computers and related equipment to name a few. It does NOT accept business/commercial sector wastes, explosives, fireworks or latex paint. Please review the full list of items in both categories before you visit.

Important: during business hours, an attendant is outside, ready to help unload your vehicle and accept your materials. Materials should not be left outside the facility unattended.  Please do not drop off any items outside of scheduled business hours:

• Tuesday, 7am – 12pm
• Thursdays, 2pm – 7pm
• 1^st Saturday of every month, 8am – 3pm

Resources

• What happens to items taken to the HCCRF
• View a complete list of the materials accepted for recycling
• About the HCCRF
• Download the Residential Electronics Recycling Program flyer here