Fritts, McCombie to host household hazardous waste collection drive

DIXON – State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, and state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, are hosting an upcoming household hazardous waste collection drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

It will take place at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 Route 2 in Dixon. The event is in partnership with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Sauk Valley Community College.

“I am excited to offer this household hazardous waste collection drive as a service to my constituents,” Fritts said. “Countless individuals have reached out to my office asking for a way to safely dispose of hazardous household materials, and I am excited that we are able to meet that need. I encourage residents to come out and utilize this free service that will make our community safer.”

Accepted Items include:

• Oil-based paint
• Paint thinner
• Aerosol paint
• Cleaning products
• Insecticides
• Herbicides
• Pesticides
• Mercury
• Gasoline
• Anti-freeze
• Used motor oil
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Household batteries

Items not accepted include:

• Latex paint
• Explosives
• Fireworks
• Ammunition
• Fire extinguishers
• Needles
• Farm oil
• Agricultural chemicals
• Compressed gas cylinders
• Electronics
• Appliances
• Smoke detectors
• Lead batteries
• Controlled substances

Reservations are required and can be made by visiting Rep.Fritts.com.