Calendar

July 19
9am-12pm
Storm Drain Stenciling
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Matt Garmon at (708) 828-1448 or via email.

July 22, 5:30pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 10am
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 1pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

August 4, 7pm
Rain Garden Workshop
by Stacy James, Water Resources Scientist with the Prairie Rivers Network.
Normal Public Library Community Room

Special Disposal Items

Household Items

Latex Paint:

Latex paint is not considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of with regular garbage if dried to a solid form. Useable latex paint is accepted for reuse by:

The Paint Depot, 309-664-6733
2407 G.E. Road, Bloomington
$1/quart or gallon can; $3/5-gallon can
Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm; Saturday 8am – 2pm

Landscaping Waste:

To reduce waste try composting at home. Bloomington and Normal both have drop-off areas for residents for grass clippings and leaves. For more information about grass clipping and leaf drop-off in Bloomington, please call 309-434-2220 or visit the Bloomington Recycling and Garbage web page. For more information about drop off in Normal, please call 309-454-9571, or visit Normal Special Leaf, Brush, Landscape Waste and Bulky Waste Collection Web page.

Large Appliances:

Appliances in working order may be donated to Homes of Hope, 401 Pine St., Normal, 309-862-0607. Non-working appliances are collected in municipal bulky waste programs in Bloomington and Normal.

Household Chemicals and Pesticides:

The Illinois EPA conducts Household Hazardous waste events in locations around the state. To find out what materials are accepted in this program, and when it will be in your area, please visit the Illinois EPA Household Hazardous Waste Collections Web page.

Propane Tanks:

FS Farmtown, Rte. 150, Bloomington, 309-662-9321. There is a $10 fee for each 20 lb. propane tank.

Fire Extinguishers:

Illini Fire Equipment, 1709 W. Washington, Bloomington, 309-829-3301.

Automotive Tires:

Tires can be recycled at any tire store for a small fee (about $1.50) for proper disposal. Larger tires cost more. Call store for details.

Smoke Detectors:

Many smoke detectors contain a small amount of Americum 241, so it is important not to open the detector. The EPA suggests calling the manufacturer of the detector to make arrangements to send it back to the manufacturer.

Business or Commercial Hazardous Wastes:

Institutional wastes should be collected by a commercial waste hauler, such as Safety Kleen in Pekin, 309-346-1818. For a list of other licensed special waste haulers and permitted facilities in Illinois, call the Office of Small Business toll-free at 1-888-EPA-1996..

Batteries:

Recycling batteries is important to protect our environment and our health. Each year Americans throw away 84,000 tons of alkaline batteries. Batteries make up 20% of household hazardous waste in landfills. When batteries are crushed and degrade, chemicals leak out into landfills, potentially threatening our environment. Using rechargeable batteries cuts down on this waste.

You can recycle your lead-acid batteries from vehicles and other motor devices, such as lawn mowers, at any place these batteries are sold. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled through the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation program at these participating retailers:

In Bloomington:

• Batteries Plus, 2109 N. Veterens Pkwy., 309-663-2200
• Interstate All Battery Center, 1400 E. Lafayette St., 309-662-5602
• Best Buy, 2103 N. Veterans Pkwy., Ste. 200, 309-663-8090
• Hundman Lumber Do It Center, 1707 E. Hamilton Rd., 309-662-0339
• Lowe's, 2101 E. Empire St., 309-661-6467
• RadioShack, 1615 E. Empire St., 309-663-4751
• Sears, 1613 E. Empire St., 800-469-4663
• Verizon Wireless, 504 IAA Dr., 309-664-6977

In Normal:

• Office Depot, Inc., 1700 E. College Ave., 309-862-1606

Non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline, AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, zinc-carbon, zinc-air (used for hearing aids and other small devices), lithium (used for cameras and watches), button cell (watches, calculators, hearing aids), automobile and other lead acid batteries, and rechargeable batteries Ni-Cad batteries can be taken to these two retailers:

• Batteries Plus, 2109 N. Veterans Pkwy., 309-663-2200
• Interstate All Battery Center, 1400 E. Lafayette St., 309-662-5602

There are new requirements for disposing of lithium and lithium ion batteries. In accordance to a new federal law, all lithium and lithium ion batteries must be either individually bagged or be taped on the ends to help prevent fires during transportation. Please help us comply with these requirements by individually bagging or taping the contacts on any lithium or lithium-ion batteries you recycle. For more information on the new procedures, click here. Also, for further information about batteries and battery guidelines, visit BatteryRecycling.com.

Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs:
Home Depot is now accepting expired and unbroken compact flourescent light bulbs for recycling. You may bring your lightbulbs to an associate in the electrical department during the store's business hours. Home Depot is located at 795 Veteran's Parkway in Normal.