Free Household Chemical Recycling

Safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted household chemicals and other hazardous products! State Senator Laura Fine is partnering with Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Commissioner Scott Britton and the Northfield Township Road District to host a hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 237 Melvin Drive in Northbrook.

Northfield Township residents may dispose of household chemicals including antifreeze, household cleaning products, lighter fluid, insecticides and herbicides, drain cleaners, paint thinners, gasoline, and more. Medical waste, pool chemicals and photography chemicals will not be accepted.

Other products like batteries, small electronics and fluorescent lightbulbs can also be disposed of at the event. A full list of acceptable products is available at http://www.northfieldtownship.com/recycling-program.html.

All staff members will observe COVID-19 safety measures. Residents will be responsible for removing items from their vehicles and placing them on Road District wagons.

The event is only open to Northfield Township residents with identification showing they reside within the township.