Marshall and Putnam Counties will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event that is sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Its happening Saturday May 15th from 8am to 3pm.
Anyone who wants to participate must enter the Marshall Putnam County Fairgrounds using the south entrance on County Road 1300 North in Henry.
Some items that can be collected are Old gasoline, cleaning products, Mercury and unwanted medications except controlled substances.
Items that won’t be collected will be lead acid batteries, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.
ACCEPTABLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES INCLUDE: Oil-based paints, Household batteries, Used motor oil Paint thinners, Herbicides, Lawn chemicals, Insecticides, Pesticides. Old gasoline, Pool chemicals, Solvents, Antifreeze, Hobby Chemicals, Aerosol paints, Fluorescent lamp bulbs and Unwanted medications (excludes Controlled Substances).
Do not bring latex paint. Latex Paint is not hazardous and can safely be dried or absorbed and discarded with regular trash.
UNACCEPTABLE HHW WASTES: Latex Paint, Agricultural wastes, Propane Tanks, Business/commercial sector waste, Smoke detectors, Explosive/Ammunition oil, Fireworks, Controlled substances, Lead acid batteries, Farm machinery, Fire extinguishers, Bio hazard wast, Institutional wastes.