CARBONDALE – A one-day household chemical collection will be held at SIU’s Banterra Center south parking lot on Saturday according to the Jackson County Health Department. 

You will be able to safely drop-off waste by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Items to be accepted at the collection include: paint thinner, aerosols, household cleaners, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, automotive fluids -such as antifreeze, motor oil, old gasoline, rechargeable batteries, solvents, polishes, pool chemicals, lawn chemicals, oil-based paints, e-cigarettes/vapes, propane and helium tanks and Mapp-gas cylinders. Mercury-containing devices, such as thermometers, thermostats and fluorescent and CFL bulbs are also being accepted.

Items which will absolutely not be accepted at the collection include: latex paint, explosives, ammunition, fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil, medical waste, electronics, alkaline & lead-acid batteries, appliances, tires, and radioactive material, syringes, needles and medical waste. For medical waste disposal resources, visit https://www.hsidn.org/medication-disposal-resources. No business, agricultural, or government wastes are accepted. Eligible participants wishing to dispose of materials in containers larger than five gallons must contact Jackson County Health Department prior to the event.

This is a rain or shine event.

For questions, or to make an appointment, contact the Jackson County Health Department at 618-684-3143, ext. 128 for more information, or visit www.jchdonline.org.