The City of Springfield’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection/Drop Off event will be held Saturday, September 16 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants must enter the fairgrounds at Gate 11 and proceed to Lot 21 for collection/drop off service.
This service is open to City of Springfield residents only. Proof of residency is required (i.e., driver’s license) at the time of drop off. Residents will remain in their vehicles during the collection process. All hazardous waste items brought to the drop off location must be in labeled containers. Please note: If you are in line but outside of the gates at 1:00 p.m., you will not be able to enter and drop off your items.
Acceptable items at the collection include:
• Oil based paints
• Paint thinner/strippers
• Hobby chemicals
• Mercury thermostats & thermometers
• Lithium & alkaline batteries
• Insecticides/pesticides/herbicides
• Antifreeze/coolant
• Old gasoline
• Lawn chemicals
• Drain cleaners
• Aerosol paints
• Solvents
• Old & outdated medications/pharmaceuticals
• Fluorescent tubes/compact fluorescent bulbs
• Lead acid batteries
• Fertilizers
• Used motor oil
• Fuel additives/cleaners
• Pool chemicals
• Cleaning products
Items NOT accepted at the collection include:
• Agricultural chemicals
• Fireworks/gun powder
• Potentially infectious medical wastes
• Business/commercial sector wastes
• Smoke detectors
• Tires
• Electronics
• Farm machinery oil
• Explosives/ammunition
• Sharps & needles
• Institutional wastes
• Radium paint
• Propane tanks
• Controlled substances
Residents who have questions regarding the program or any items listed or not listed may contact the
Office of Public Works at 217.789.2255 or e-mail public.works@springfield.il.us.
