Final Chemical Recycling Day Of Year Planned Saturday In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — If you were unable to make June's event, and/or have accumulated more recyclable chemicals since, the Northfield Township will be holding its final collection of 2023 this Saturday. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 237 Melvin Drive.

According to the township, since the majority of hazardous materials used in homes today can be either recycled, reused, or can be safely destroyed, the Northfield Township Road District's Highway Commissioner has entered into an agreement with Tradebe Environmental Services to create a limited Household Hazardous Waste Program. The program is only for homeowners in Northfield Township, where they can safely dispose of their unwanted household cleaning and maintenance products.

Residents at Saturday's event must show identification to indicate they live in Northfield Township and are responsible to remove items from their vehicles.

The following items will be accepted: antifreeze, cleaning products that are consumer commodities only, charcoal lighter fluid, driveway sealer (limit of 2 five gallon buckets), drain cleaners, paint thinners and gasoline in approved/original containers only, insecticides and herbicides.

The following items will not be accepted:

• No medical waste of any kind
• No propane cylinders or fire extinguishers of any size
• No items containing Mercury
• No pool chemicals
• No business/commercial waste accepted
• No photography chemicals
• All items must be in original containers

After the waste is collected, it is sorted and prepared for shipment, ensuring all DOT and EPA regulations are met, according to the Township. The material is then transported to the Tradebe Environmental Services facility for proper disposal/recycling.

For further information go to www.northfieldtownship.com and click on the Recycling icon or call the Road District at 847-724-7055.