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Free Chemical Cleanup Please help spread the word -
A free household chemical collection will be held at Southern Illinois Airport near Carbondale on Saturday, April 19. This collection program helps residents safely dispose of old and unwanted household chemicals.
Items to be accepted at the collection include: paint, paint thinner, aerosols, household cleaners, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, motor oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, batteries of all types, solvents, polishes, pool chemicals, and lawn chemicals. Also accepted will be unwanted or outdated medications, both prescription and over-the-counter. These items should be brought in their original container, but you may black out all personal information other than the drug name. Do not bring in controlled substances, needles or syringes.
Citizens are especially encouraged to bring in all mercury-containing devices, such as thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent bulbs.
Items which will absolutely not be accepted at the collection include:
This rain or shine, one-day collection is open to all Illinois residents. The event is being sponsored by Jackson County Health Dept., Jackson County Board and Southern Illinois Airport. To get to the collection, from Illinois Route 13 west of Carbondale, take Airport Road north and follow the signs.
Event flyer is posted online at
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