Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Lake County, IL
Upcoming collection events
SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Drop-Off – Gurnee
Sat Nov 7, 2026 (time not stated)
SWALCO Gurnee facility — 1311 N Estes Street, Gurnee, IL 60031
Accepted: Household chemical waste — see SWALCO's accepted-materials list.
Who can use it: Free for all Illinois residents; residential waste only.
Registration required
Source: www.swalco.org · checked 2026-10-29
SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Drop-Off – Gurnee
Sat Nov 14, 2026 (time not stated)
SWALCO Gurnee facility — 1311 N Estes Street, Gurnee, IL 60031
Accepted: Household chemical waste — see SWALCO's accepted-materials list.
Who can use it: Free for all Illinois residents; residential waste only.
Registration required
Source: www.swalco.org · checked 2026-10-29
Item guides
- We haven't confirmed official disposal options here yet.
Illinois state rules
- Illinois' Consumer Electronics Recycling Act bans residents from putting covered electronics (computers, monitors, printers, TVs, game consoles and more) in the trash or a landfill. source