County Recycling Events

Madison County Recycling Collections
As part of the County's Sustainability Program, the Planning and Development Department periodically hosts free, one-day recycling collections for Madison County residents. These events provide an opportunity to recycle or properly dispose of waste that cannot be handled through curbside pick-up programs, including household hazardous waste and electronic waste. Please browse the sections below for information on upcoming events.

Please note that while all of our events are free for Madison County residents, appointments are required. Please use the booking bar at the top of this page, or the direct registration links listed in the event sections below, to reserve your spot.

Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Madison County hosts two Household Hazardous Waste collections each year at various locations throughout the county. Please find below a list of accepted and prohibited items. Please email sustainability@co.madison.il.us for additional information regarding accepted and prohibited materials.

Accepted Materials:

Oil based paints
Pesticides, herbicides, lawn fertilizers/chemicals
Cleaning solvents
Paint thinners
Hobby chemicals
Antifreeze, motor oil, old gasoline
Pool chemicals
Household batteries
Items containing mercury (i.e. thermostats, thermometers)
Medicines
Lead acid batteries
Fluorescent lights.

Prohibited Materials:

Latex paint
Used tires
Ammunition
Agricultural wastes
Explosives
Fireworks
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors
Farm machinery oil
Business or biohazard waste.

Upcoming Hazardous Waste Collections:

-October 26, 2019 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (map below)
Please click here to schedule an appointment and here to view the event flyer.
October 26th collection is open to ALL ILLINOIS RESIDENTS.

Madison County E-Waste Collections
Madison County, in partnership with the Illinois EPA, hosts several elctronics recycling collections annually at various locations throughout the county. Please find below a list of accepted and prohibited items. Please email sustainability@co.madison.il.us for additional information regarding accepted and prohibited materials.

Accepted Materials:

Anything with a cord
Home electronics and televisions
Computers and monitors
Small appliances
Air conditioners
Washers
Dryers
Dishwashers
Refrigerators
Furnaces
Lawn Equipment

Prohibited Materials:

Business and contractor waste
Paint
Hazardous waste
Batteries
Oils
Propane tanks
Oxygen tanks
Fire extinguishers
Devices containing mercury, including smoke detectors
DVDs, VHSs, CDs, or cassette tapes
Transformers or ballasts

-November 16, 2019 at the Chouteau Township Shed (map below)
Please click here to schedule an appointment and here to view the event flyer.

The 2019 Great Pumpkin Purge!

November 2nd, 9 AM - 11 AM
Games - Prizes - Raffles

Three Locations

Alton Middle School - 2200 College Ave, Alton, IL
Willoughby Farm - 631 Willoughby Ln, Collinsville, IL
Highland Middle School - 2813 State Route 160, Highland, IL

"Don't trash that old pumpkin--
Compost it with Madison County!"

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