Green Disposal Guide
How Can I Dispose of?
Appliances
The waste hauler (ARC Disposal), at no extra cost, collects
refrigerators, freezers, washers, & dryers. Doors must be removed.
Place the appliance curbside by 6:00 am on the same day as refuse
collection. Please limit to 2 items.
Batteries
Automobile: Residents ONLY may bring automobile
batteries to Public Works, 1111 Joseph Schwab Road, M-F, 9:00 am -
3:00 pm. No cost. Limit 2.
Household: Residents ONLY may bring household batteries
to Public Works, 1111 Joseph Schwab Road, M-F, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Unlimited, no cost. We accept nickel cadmium, nickel metal
hydride, lithium ion, and small sealed lead batteries. Alkaline
batteries may be disposed as regular refuse.
Bulk
The following items are allowed for curbside collection: carpet
rolls (4 foot lengths and tied), mattresses/box spring, couches,
lawn care equipment (fluids must be removed), disassembled swing
sets (no longer than 5 foot lengths), BBQ grills, microwaves,
plumbing fixtures, televisions, snow blowers, shovels, toys,
bicycles, water softeners, and empty water heaters. Please place
items out by 6:00 am on the same day as refuse collection. All other
bulk items may require a charge to the resident.
Computers
Maine Scrap Metals, 1274 Rand Road, Des Plaines. 847-824-3175.
Small charge.
Construction (1 cubic yard limit)
Construction debris from small do-it-yourself projects by
homeowner only must be placed in the garbage cart. Debris must be
Construction, prepared in a way that allows the lid of the cart to
close. Wood or other boards must be cut to a size allowing the lid
to close.
Materials that cannot be placed into carts is limited to one
cubic yard and must follow these requirements: Bundles (i.e. wood)
must not exceed 4 ft in length nor 50 lbs in weight. Bundles must be
placed at the curbside next to wheeled carts. Doors count as one
bundle of construction debris. Nails must be removed from all
boards. Hauler is not responsible to collect concrete, brick or
asphalt.
Vulcan Materials, 1520 Midway Court, Elk Grove. 630-261-8787.
Drop off or pick-up of asphalt, brick or concrete at a cost.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Residents ONLY may bring fluorescent light bulbs to Public Works,
1111 Joseph Schwab Road, M-F, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. No cost. Limit 4.
Motor Oil
Oil Express, 1340 Lee Street, Des Plaines. 847-296-7059. Accepts
motor oil and oil filters. No charge.
Paint (Latex paint only)
Open latex paint can(s) in a well-ventilated area and allow the
paint to dry and harden completely (may take a few days). An
absorbent such as kitty litter, sand, or shredded paper may be added
to absorb the paint. Make sure the mixture is completely dry before
disposing the latex paint can in the garbage container.
Tires (No Rims)
Residents ONLY may bring tires (no rims) to Public Works, 1111
Joseph Schwab Road, M-F, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. No cost. Limit.
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