Compliance and Enforcement

RCRA Violations Detected and Corrected at Delaware Solid Waste Authority – Cherry Island Landfill

The Bullet:

The Cherry Island Landfill, operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority was issued several Notice of Violations (NOVs) by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for several potential violations of the state’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Program.

Who:

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental ControlDelaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)

Delaware Solid Waste Authority – Cherry Island Landfill

What:
  • Containers of hazardous waste were kept on-site past their accumulation time limit.
  • Containers and above ground tanks holding used oil on site must be marked with the words Used Oil.
  • A small quantity handler of universal waste must inform all employees who handle or have responsibility for managing universal waste. The information must describe proper handling and emergency procedures appropriate to the type(s) of universal waste handled at the facility.
  • Universal waste container must be marked.
  • A small quantity handler of universal waste must contain any lamps in containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents of the lamps.
  • Containers of hazardous waste must be marked with the words “Hazardous Waste” or with other words that identify the contents of the containers.
Where:

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority – Cherry Island Landfill is located at 1706 East 12th Street Wilmington, DE 19809

When:
  • Date violations discovered:  September 21, 2015
  • Date violations corrected:  Varies but no later than October 29, 2015
  • Enforcement action served:  December 21, 2015
Why:

“It’s the mission of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to protect and manage the state’s vital natural resources, protect public health and safety, provide quality outdoor recreation and to serve and educate the citizens of the First State about the wise use, conservation and enhancement of Delaware’s Environment.”

Unfortunately education isn’t always enough and that’s why the DNREC issued NOVs in this case.  To the credit of the operators of the Cherry Island Landfill most of the violations were corrected in a matter of days and all of them within a little over a month.

How:

As a state with an authorized hazardous waste program, the DNREC has the authority to enforce state regulations for the management of hazardous waste, universal waste, and used oil.

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Conclusion:

DNREC submits NOVs to the Delaware Solid Waste Authority for violations of state regulations that are, in turn, based on Federal regulations.  Whether your operations are private or public, you must comply with the hazardous waste regulations, state and Federal, created by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).  One requirement of the hazardous waste regulations is that you provide training for those employees who work with or around hazardous waste.

 

 

Army Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations at Fort Wainwright, AK – Pays $59,220 in Penalties

The Bullet:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with the U.S. Army for alleged violations of its hazardous waste permit at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. As part of the settlement, the Army has agreed to pay $59,220 in penalties for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Who:

Logo for US Environmental Protection AgencyU.S Environmental Protection Agency Region 10.

Fort Wainwright, a U.S Army base.

What:

EPA alleges that the Army violated its RCRA permit by failing to notify the Agency when an old munitions and explosives dump was discovered within the Fort’s Small Arms Range Complex in June 2013.

The U.S Army paid $59,220 in penalties as part of the settlement.

Where:

The U.S Army base Fort Wainwright is located on the eastern border of Fairbanks, encompassing over 900,000 acres and includes a range complex, maneuver areas, missile sites, and a garrison.

When:
  • EPA listed Fort Wainwright on the Superfund National Priorities List:  1990.
  • Initial investigation of the site:  2013.
  • Old munitions and explosives dump discovered within the Fort’s Small Arms Range Complex:  June 2013.
  • Army required to notify EPA of its knowledge of the dump:  within 15 days.
  • EPA learned of the dump in a technical memo from the Army’s contractor:  more than a year later.
  • The Army conducted a partial cleanup at the site:  2015.
  • Settlement announcement published by EPA: 12/08/2015
  • The Army to conduct additional cleanup:  2016.
Why:

“Failure to notify EPA could have delayed and impeded our ability to ensure timely, appropriate actions were taken to protect people and the environment.” said Ed Kowalski, Directo of EPA’s Pacific Northwest Office of Compliance and Enforcement.

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How:

Alaska does not have an authorized hazardous waste program under RCRA (neither does Iowa, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, nor the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands), therefore the Federal regulations of the EPA are in effect and enforced by EPA.

Conclusion:

What I find interesting about this situation is that Fort Wainwright has a permit under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and does not operate as do most generators of hazardous waste: under the permit-by-rule regulations of 40 CFR 262 and elsewhere.  Their permit allows the base to do more with its hazardous waste, e.g. store it for greater than 90 days, perhaps but also comes with more strict responsibilities and is subject to more oversight by state and Federal agencies.

No Trespassing Sign on Army BaseThe other interesting aspect of this announcement is that the U.S. Army is subject to EPA regulations under RCRA.  Got that?  There is no exclusion from regulation under RCRA even for our armed forces.  (Last month I published an announcement of NASA’s alleged violations of RCRA).  If you’re curious about RCRA and its application to government agencies read this article:  Military Munitions, RCRA, and the Federal Facilities Compliance Act of 1992.

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Read the press release:  Army settles with EPA for hazardous waste violations at Fort Wainwright, Alaska

EPA Contact Information: Suzanne Skadowski, 206-553-2160, 206-900-3309

Learn more about EPA’s RCRA compliance and enforcement work at: http://www2.epa.gov/enforcement/waste-chemical-and-cleanup-enforcement.

NASA Pays $50,660 Penalty to Settle Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act and RCRA

The Bullet:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has agreed to pay a $50,660 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal environmental regulations of the USEPA at the Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Island, VA.

Who:

United State Environmental Protection Agency – Region 3

Contact: Roy Seneca, seneca.roy@epa.gov 215-814-5567

What:

EPA cited NASA for violations of the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

As part of the settlement, NASA has neither admitted nor denied liability for the alleged violations, but has certified its compliance with applicable RCRA and Clean Air Act requirements

Where:

The alleged violations occurred at the Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Island, VA.

When:

Published by EPA on November 10, 2015.

No indication in the article of when the alleged violations took place or when enforcement actions began.

Why:

Violations of RCRA hazardous waste regulations cited by EPA include:

  • Requirements for labeling and dating hazardous waste containers used for waste lead solder and alcohol rags.  Hazardous waste containers must be marked with the words “Hazardous Waste” and the date of initial accumulation.
  • Inadequate packaging and labeling of universal wastes (e.g., discarded lamps that may contain mercury or other hazardous substances).  Read my article about universal waste.

NASA also allegedly did not comply with a Clean Air Act permit requirement to obtain a certification from its fuel supplier on the sulfur content and compliance with industry standards for fuel oil used at the facility.

How:

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) is authorized by the USEPA to administer the hazardous waste program under RCRA in Virginia.  However, in this situation the regulations were enforced by the USEPA and not VDEQ.  Whichever Agency pursued the enforcement and whatever regulations – state or Federal – they enforced, what cannot be missed here is that a unit of the Federal government – and NASA, no less! – is subject to the same regulations, and the same penalties, as a private business.Logo for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Conclusion:

The take-away from this whole matter is that a government agency – state or Federal – is subject to the regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act enforced by the USEPA or a state with an authorized hazardous waste program.

Read this article I wrote on the USEPA and USDOT definition of a “Person” or refer to the definition of a person in the Federal USEPA regulations at 40 CFR 260.10:

Person means an individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, Federal Agency, corporation (including a government corporation), partnership, association, State, municipality, commission, political subdivision of a State, or any interstate body.

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NY DEC Announces Second Arrest in Schenectady Illegal Dumping Case

NY DEC Announces Second Arrest in Schenectady Illegal Dumping Case

The Bullet:

Police made a second arrest in the illegal dumping of approximately 125 gallons of waste oil in the city of Schenectady, NY following the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

Logo of the New York State Department of Environmental ConservationWho:

New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).

Joseph Alleyne, of Schenectady, known locally as “Green Eyes,” on Wolf Rd. in Colonie, NY.

58-year-old Linwood Gholson, of Schenectady, NY.

What:

Linwood Gholson and Joseph Alleyne were arrested separately for dumping waste oil into a storm drain.

Alleyne is facing charges that include felony level endangering public health, safety and the environment under the New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law.

Linwood Gholson was charged with felony release to the environment and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

When:

July 10, 2015:  Arrest of Linwood Gholson.

July 24, 2015:  Arrest of Joseph Alleyne.

July 29, 2015:  Announcement by NY DEC.

Where:

Map of Van Der Bogart Street in Schenectady, NYThe oil was dumped into a storm drain on Van Bogart St. (Van Der Bogart Street) in Schenectady, NY.

 Why:

DEC Regional Director Goertz said,

DEC will not tolerate illegal dumping of any kind and we appreciate the public’s assistance in this case.

How:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC) is authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to administer the hazardous waste program in New York state.  This includes enforcing state environmental regulations that must be at least as strict as those of the EPA.  If NY DEC did not administer its program in a manner at least as stringent and as broad as the Federal program it would run the risk of losing its authorization.

Read:  Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Programs Under RCRA

Local news coverage resulted in multiple tips which led to the arrest of Joseph Alleyne.

Thanks to leads from the public, DEC Environmental Conservation Officers and their partners in local law enforcement identified, located and arrested the suspect.

Summary:

Activities such as this used to be common, even acceptable.  But no more.  Too many people are aware of the damage done to the environment by illegal disposal activities to allow such behavior to go unnoticed or unreported.  In this case, the public provided information to make the second arrest possible.

No one wants their name or their company’s name tarnished in this way.  Make certain that everyone at your company knows the regulations of NY DEC and EPA for the management of wastes, and those of the US Department of Transportation for the transportation of hazardous materials.  In any situation, training for your HazMat Employees and Hazardous Waste Personnel will be a benefit to you and your employees.

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North Slope Borough Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Bullet:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Slope Borough, Alaska have reached a settlement that resolves alleged violations of hazardous waste requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

North Slope Borough Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations

Who:

The North Slope Borough – the equivalent of most other state’s “county” – in the U.S. state of Alaska.

USEPA Region 10 with its headquarters in Seattle, WA.

USEPA contact: Judy Smith, 503-326-6994, smith.judy@epa.gov

What:

USEPA alleges the following violations by the North Slope Borough:

  • Failure to complete the hazardous waste determination on at least five separate wastestreams.
  • Stored more than 45,000 pounds of hazardous waste for greater than 90 days without the required permit.

EPA and the North Slope Borough have signed a Consent Agreement and Final Order.  As part of this agreement, the North Slope Borough will pay a $445,336 penalty.

The drums and containers of hazardous waste have been removed from the site.

When:

Violations occurred from 2012 – 2014

Announced by USEPA July 30, 2015

Where:

North Slope Borough is located largely in the North Slope region of Alaska.  The subject hazardous waste was generated at the South Pad facility located on Nunavaaq Street in Barrow, Alaska.

Why:

Ed Kowalski, Director of EPA Region 10’s Office of Compliance and Enforcement:

Performing timely and accurate hazardous waste determinations is a keystone of the RCRA program.  Waste must be evaluated by the generator so that it can be safely managed and to prevent releases that endanger human health and the environment.

Obtaining a RCRA permit prior to operating a storage facility is a critical requirement of the RCRA program. The permitting process insures that hazardous waste storage facilities are operated to prevent harm to the environment or human health. Circumventing that process can lead to dangerously poor waste management.

How:

Since Alaska lacks an authorized hazardous waste program, the Federal hazardous waste regulations apply in that state as they do in Iowa and Puerto Rico.

A Borough, just like a county, city, state, or even Federal government or division of government is subject to the hazardous waste regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and to the fines or penalties that may be imposed if violations of the regulations are found or alleged.

Summary:

A huge penalty – not a fine – was paid by this relatively small local government.  I can only imagine that this represented a significant hit to their budget, perhaps for years to come.  Though lack of Hazardous Waste Personnel Training was not cited as an issue here, I can’t help but believe that good training – my training – would have identified these issues and given the administrators of the North Slope Borough the information and the tools they would need to fix the problem.

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Pinnacle Oilfield Services Violates Environmental Laws in Louisiana

The Bullet:

Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc in Broussard, LA will pay a $146,585 civil penalty along with undertaking other measures due to its violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Logo for US Environmental Protection AgencyWho:

Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc., in Broussard, LA

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:  Contact: Joe Hubbard or Jennah Durant at 214-665-2200 or r6press@epa.gov

What:

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the basis for all State and Federal regulations for the “cradle-to-grave” management of hazardous waste.  It is the responsibility of all waste generators to – along with many other responsibilities – perform a hazardous waste determination, determine their hazardous waste generator status, report that status to the appropriate regulatory authority (Louisiana DEQ in this case), and then comply with the “cradle-to-grave” regulations applicable to their hazardous waste generator status.

Where:

Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc. is located in Broussard, LAHazardous Waste Regulations in Louisiana

When:
  • USEPA news release dated 3/23/2015.
  • No other dates regarding this case were made available in the news release, which is unusual.
Why:

Pinnacle has since 1994 reported as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) of hazardous waste (i.e. generate ≤100 Kg of hazardous waste a month. However, USEPA found that during the past five years, the facility was actually a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste generating ≥1,000 Kg of hazardous waste per month.

How:

It is interesting that USEPA is the lead enforcement agency in this case and there is not even a mention of the Louisiana DEQ, whose state this business operates in.  However, even in states with authorized hazardous waste programs like Louisiana, the USEPA may still come in to conduct its own inspections and assess violations and civil penalties as it sees fit.

Conclusion:

Correctly determining your hazardous waste generator status is a relatively simple exercise but, as in this instance, a very critical one.  Make certain you have accounted for all eligible hazardous waste you generate when determining your hazardous waste generator status.  Remember that your status could change from month-to-month.  And, if you are an LQG, you must provide annual training for all facility personnel who may come in contact with hazardous waste.

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Oregon DEQ Fines Agilyx Corporation $45,600 for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Bullet:

The Oregon DEQ fined Agilyx Corporation $45,600 for multiple and repeated violations of the state’s hazardous waste regulations.  The facility was developing a production process that converts plastic to crude oil under contract with Waste Management.  Read the Oregon DEQ press release:  Oregon DEQ Fines Agilyx Corporation $45,600 for Hazardous Waste Violations

Who:

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
811 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 | Tel/503-229-5696

  • Steve Siegel, Environmental Law Specialist, Portland, 503-229-5395
  • Jay Collins, Hazardous Waste Program, Portland, 503-229-5008

Agilyx Corporation at 701 N. Hunt St., in Portland. It operates under contract a with Waste Management.

What:

Violations include:

  • Failure to properly label containers containing hazardous waste.
  • Failure to mark the containers with accumulation start dates.
  • Storing hazardous waste for more than 90 days without a permit.
  • Storing hazardous waste in containers that were not kept closed except when actively adding or removing hazardous waste.
  • Failure to maintain a current contingency plan.

DEQ also cited the company, without penalty for:

  • Failing to leave adequate aisle space between containers
  • Failing to store universal waste in closed containers.
When:
  • Initial inspection by Oregon DEQ conducted on September 2, 2014.
  • Notice of Civil Penalty Assessment and Order from Oregon DEQ to Agilyx Corporation:  March 9, 2015
  • Pres Release Date: March 16, 2015.
  • Agilyx has until April 2, 2015 to appeal the penalty.
Where:
  • Oregon Department of Environmental Quality 811 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 | Tel/503-229-5696
  • Agilyx Corporation at 701 N. Hunt St., in Portland, OR 97217
Why:

Oregon DEQ issued this penalty because improper management of hazardous waste threatens public health and the environment.  Failure to comply with hazardous waste regulations increases the risk that the public or the environment could be harmed by mismanagement of hazardous waste. DEQ is particularly concerned because it identified similar violations during a 2011 environmental audit and during a 2013 inspection of another Agilyx facility in Tigard, OR.

How:

The Oregon DEQ is the enforcement agency for environmental regulations in the state of Oregon – one part of those environmental regulations are the hazardous waste regulations.  Oregon DEQ is authorized under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to manage the hazardous waste program in Oregon as long as its state regulations are at least as strict and as broad as those of the USEPA.  This give Oregon DEQ the ability to conduct inspections of regulated facilities within its jurisdiction and to issue fines for violations of its state regulations.

Conclusion:

It appears that Agilyx is a company that is trying to do the right thing:  After all, who can argue with turning waste plastic into high grade crude oil?  But it appears from  this press release that they became lax on complying with the state hazardous waste regulations.

All of the violations Agilyx was cited for are addressed in my Hazardous Waste Personnel (RCRA) Training.  Whether it’s my Training Seminar, Webinars, or Onsite Training, attendees learn what the regulations are that apply to them and what they can do to maintain compliance.  My Onsite Training has the added benefit of offering an informal consultation and walk-through of your facility included with the price of the training.  I’m fairly confident I would have discovered most of these violations during my time on-site and brought them to the attention of the facility’s EHS Coordinator.

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Metal Finisher in Seattle pays $24,000 to Settle Hazardous Waste Violations After Corrections are Made

The Bullet:

A firm that applies rust-resistant coating to iron and steel has corrected past environmental violations, but will pay a $24,000 fine for having allowed the non-compliance to occur.  More…

Who:WA Dept of Ecology

Washington State Department of Ecology

  • Larry Altose, communications, 425-649-7009, @ecySeattle
  • Daylin Davidson, regional hazardous waste compliance unit leader, 426-649-7090

Ace Galvanizing Inc.

What:

Repeated violations included:

  • Not properly labeling dangerous waste containers.
  • Not keeping the containers closed.
  • Not dating containers to ensure disposal within a required 90-day limit for a Large Quantity Generator of dangerous waste.

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Ace Galvanizing has since cooperated with Ecology and come into compliance with the regulations.
Where:

Facility is located at:  429 South 96th St. Seattle, WA 98108

When:

Violations were found by Department of Ecology inspectors during four site visits in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

News Release – September 30, 2014

Why:

“Improper handling of dangerous wastes can expose workers, the public and the environment to safety and health hazards.”

How:

It appears that State of Washington Department of Ecology inspectors were patient with this facility and its past ownership.  But it finally determined that the threat to human health and the environment was not going to be addressed without a formal enforcement action.

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Conclusion:
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Good training can prevent fines and ensure compliance with all Federal and State regulations.

My RCRA training does more than just meet the regulatory requirements at 40 CFR 265.16.  It will also answer your questions and shed a lot of light on the hazardous waste regulations of your state.  At the conclusion of my Onsite Training, all of your facility personnel will know what compliance means and will have the tools to obtain and maintain it.  Contact me for a free training consultation.

Royal Farms Store in Dover, DE Issued RCRA Violation for not Conducting a Hazardous Waste Determination

The Bullet:

A Dover, DE store in the Royal Farms chain was issued a violation by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for a simple – but common – violation of the State’s hazardous waste regulations.

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Who:

Royal Farms Store #139 of the Royal Farms chain of retail stores.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).  DNREC Contact: William DavisDelaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

What:

As a generator of a solid waste, the store failed in its responsibility under both Federal and State regulations to conduct, and document, a hazardous waste determination.

Where:
Royal Farms Store #139
6 West Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
When:

Date Discovered: 05/02/2014

Enforcement Action Served Date: 07/22/2014

Date Corrected: 08/21/2014

Why:

A person that discards any material generates a solid waste.  Unless that person is exempt from regulation under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) – and this store clearly is not – they must conduct a hazardous waste determination.  This determination must be documented (no format is specified) and a record kept for at least three years from the last date the waste was shipped off-site for treatment, disposal, or recycling.

How:

The state of Delaware – like most other states – has an authorized hazardous waste program which requires it to enforce the RCRA regulations within its borders.  A state that does not enforce its regulations stands to loose its authorization to manage its own hazardous waste program.

Conclusion:

A person can be forgiven of thinking that the hazardous waste regulations of RCRA apply only to large industries, utilities, landfills, and the like.  It can be surprising to learn that a local retail store is subject to the same regulations.  First and foremost among the RCRA regulations is to conduct a hazardous waste determination.  From that, a solid waste generator can determine what status of hazardous waste generator they are, and what regulations apply to the cradle-to-grave management of their hazardous waste.Heavy industry

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Illinois – Fall of 2014

Hazardous waste generated by a household – including single and multiple residences, hotels and motels, bunkhouses, ranger stations, crew quarters, campgrounds, picnic grounds and day-use recreation areas – is specifically excluded from regulation as a hazardous waste at 40 CFR 261.4(b)(1), review my presentation:  The Household Waste Exclusion from Definition as a Hazardous Waste [40 CFR 261.4(b)(1)].  That doesn’t mean you can – or should – throw all of your dangerous household waste into the trash.  Many states and communities organize Household Hazardous Waste Collection sites as a way to gather and properly dispose of hazardous waste generated in households, and Illinois is no exception.  Recently announced in the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Citizens’ Bulletin (Fall 2014) are the remaining dates and locations for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in 2014 and the locations, hour-of-operation and phone numbers for the four (4) long-term household hazardous waste collection facilities it supports.

If you live in Illinois, desire to ensure the proper disposal of any household hazardous waste, but don’t want to hold on to it all in your basement until 2015, I suggest you do what you can to make it to one of these locations.

And don’t try to take in any waste – hazardous or otherwise – from your place of business!

Hazardous waste generated in and shipped from a household by a private citizen does not require RCRA Training or HazMat Employee Training.  Such activity from a business does mandate such training.  After you’ve ensured the proper disposal of your household hazardous waste, contact me for a free training consultation regarding the hazardous waste you generate at your employer.

Illinois EPA Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

The remaining household hazardous waste collections scheduled for the fall of 2014 are included below. Through household hazardous waste collections, citizens are given the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover household products commonly found in homes, basements and garages.

Each one-day collection is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the specified Saturday:

  • September 27, 2014 Monticello, 904 Allerton Road, Piatt County
  • October 4, 2014 Lombard, Village of Lombard Public Works, 1051 South Hammerschmidt Avenue, DuPage County
  • October 11, 2014 Lincoln, County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th Street, Logan County
  • October 18, 2014 Oregon, 421 West Pines Road, Ogle County

In addition to the above one-day collections, the Illinois EPA also continues to support the following long-term collection facilities:

  • Naperville, Fire Station #4, 1971 Brookdale Road, DuPage County Hours: Saturdays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sundays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Phone: 630-420-6095
  • Rockford, Rock River Reclamation District, 3333 Kishwaukee, Winnebago County Hours: Saturdays8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sundays Noon – 4:00 PM, Phone: 815-987-5570
  • Chicago, Goose Island, 1150 North Branch, Cook County Hours: Tuesdays 7:00 AM – Noon, Thursdays 2:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and First Saturday of every month 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Phone: 312-744-7672
  • Gurnee, 1311 N. Estes Street, Lake County *Other collections are held through the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). Contact SWALCO by phone: 847-336-9340 or website:www.swalco.org for more information.