Stay at Home Order
In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chicago has joined the State of Illinois in issuing a Stay at Home order effective Saturday, March 21st at 5pm CT. In addition, City of Chicago facilities are closed to the public. Staff are prioritizing essential services to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. As such, we may be delayed in responding to non-essential inquiries and service requests. To stay up to date on the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 response, please visit the City Coronavirus Response Center site.
Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility Accepted Items
Address: 1150 N. North Branch Street
The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility accepts these chemicals:
- household chemicals, such as bleach, harsh cleaning materials, drain cleaners, etc.
- batteries (rechargeable, lithium, car batteries, etc.)
- oil-based paints, aerosol paints and paint thinners
- solvents (mineral spirits, stains, paint strippers, preservatives, sealers)
- unused or expired medications (non-controlled only)
- compact fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
- antifreeze
- motor oil, gasoline, auto fluids
- herbicides, pesticides and insecticides
- propane tanks for BBQ grills
- lead acid batteries
- all aerosol cans (spray paint, hair spray, etc.)
- lawn, pool and hobby chemicals
- mercury (thermometers, switches, thermostats)
- small fire extinguishers
- small non-refillable cylinders (NRC’s)
The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility accepts these electronic materials:
- TV
- Computer
- Computer keyboards and mice
- Printer
- Fax machine
- Scanner
- VCR player
- DVD player
- DVD recorder
- Digital converter boxes
- Cable and satellite receivers
- Small-scale services
- Video game consoles
- Portable digital music players (mp3 players, iPods, etc.)
The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility does NOT accept:
- business/commercial sector wastes (residential waste only)
- alkaline batteries
- explosives, ammunition, or fireworks
- latex paint, acrylic and water based paint (how to dispose of latex paint)
- agricultural and institutional waste
- smoke or carbon monoxide detectors
- farm machinery oil
- cement or concrete
- household appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, stoves, refrigerators, washer, dryers, humidifiers, blenders, dehumidifiers, etc.)
- medical waste (such as sharps, needles, lancets, biohazards)
- HVAC systems and accessories (air conditioners, furnaces, filters, etc.)
- radioactive material
- refrigerants/freons
- air conditioners
- tires
- controlled substances/narcotics
- large/business copy machines
- vacuum cleaners
- films, reels, CD’s, DVD’s, video tapes, cassette tapes, etc.
- answering machines
- calculators
- digital cameras
- video cameras
- paper shredders
- power tools
- print cartridges
- stereo equipment
- telephones
- typewriters
- business copy machines
Visit Earth911 to find outlets for those materials or consider selling or donating working materials.