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.