DIXON – State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) are hosting an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drive from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, October 26 at Sauk Valley Community College, located at 173 IL-2 N in Dixon.

This event is in partnership with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Sauk Valley Community College. 

“I am excited to offer this Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drive as a service to my constituents,” said Rep. Fritts. “Countless individuals have reached out to my office asking for a way to safely dispose of hazardous household materials and I am excited that we are able to meet that need. I encourage residents to come out and utilize this free service that will make our community safer.” 

Accepted Items:

Oil Based Paint 

Paint Thinner

Aerosol Paint

Cleaning Products

Insecticides

Herbicides

Pesticides

Mercury

Gasoline

Anti-Freeze

Used Motor Oil

Fluorescent Light Bulbs 

Household Batteries 

Non-Acceptable Items:

Latex paint

Explosives

Fireworks

Ammunitions 

Fire Extinguishers

Needles

Farm Oil

Agricultural Chemicals 

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Electronics

Appliances

Smoke Detectors

Lead Batteries

Controlled Substances 

Reservations are required and can be made by visiting Rep.Fritts.com. For more information about Representative Fritts, visit RepFritts.com.