Bring unwanted household chemicals such as oil-based paint, stains and variishes, along with oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, brake fluid, pesticides, fertilizers, cleaning products and more to this one-day collection event. It is free of charge for Will County residents. Mercury and most mercury containing items are accepted. Other items include: pool chemicals, recharagable batteries, lead-acid batteries, compact fluorescent lights, aerosol products and lawn chemicals.

Elwood Community Church is joining Will County in offering a one-day electronic recycling event at Elwood Community School, located at 409 N. Chicago in Elwood. The event will be on Saturday, April 9, from 8am to 1pm. For more information, a map and list of items accepted, please click on the PDF file below.