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Household chemical waste collection in Lake Zurich

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is holding a household chemical waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, in the parking lot at Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St.

Compact fluorescent lamps, unwanted prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints and varnishes and more will be accepted.

Latex paint, business waste, or lab chemicals and smoke detectors are among the items not accepted.

Appointments are required. Visit swalco.org to schedule and for more information.

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