How do I dispose of household hazardous waste, such as chemicals, paint, solvent, pesticides/insecticides, motor oil, etc?


Elgin residents have an easy way to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) AND to recycle electronics through the At Your Door service.

 

You can schedule for HHW and electronics to be picked up at your residence as part of your regular Waste Management service!

 

Find more information at cityofelgin.org/atyourdoor 

 

To schedule a pickup, contact Waste Management at 800-449-7587 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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1. Where do I find general information about the Elgin Fire Department?
2. What are the Fire Station Locations and Phone Numbers?
3. How Do I Become a Firefighter/What Requirements Do I Need?
4. How Do I Receive a Copy of a Report (Fire/EMS/Billing/Inspection Report)?
5. How do I Submit a Freedom of Information Request (FOIA)?
6. What is the Fire Department's Insurance Service Office (ISO) Rating?
7. How Can I Schedule a Speaker/Tour/Event/Firehouse Visit?
8. I Need Help Installing My Child's Car Safety Seat, Who Do I Call?
9. How Much Does an Ambulance Transport Cost?
10. Why Does a Fire Engine/Truck and Ambulance Respond to EMS Calls?
11. Does the Fire Department Respond to Lock-Outs?
12. Does the City of Elgin Charge for False Alarms?
13. Where can I find information about CPR classes?
14. Can I Burn Debris/Yard Waste or have a Recreational Fire?
15. How Do I Install My Lock Box Keys?
16. How Do I Schedule a Fire Inspection?
17. How Do I Obtain Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Permits?
18. Does the Fire Department Provide Smoke Detectors?
19. How Can I Get My Blood Pressure Taken?
20. I Am Driving Down the Road and See a Fire Engine/Ambulance With Lights/Sirens, What Do I Do?
21. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste, such as chemicals, paint, solvent, pesticides/insecticides, motor oil, etc?
22. How do I dispose of an old or expired fire extinguisher?