ROCK ISLAND CO., Ill. (KWQC) - Looking to safely dispose of chemicals, paint, and batteries?

The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency are hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, according to the RICWMA website.

The event is open to anyone who lives in Illinois, but you are asked to sign up for a drop-off time, officials said.

They will take:

Oil-based paints

Paint thinners

Aerosol paint

Cleaning products

Insecticides

Herbicides

Pesticides

Mercury

Gasoline

Anti-freeze

Used motor oil

Fluorescent light bulbs

Household batteries

They won’t take:

Tires

Electronics

Appliances

Latex paint

Business and commercial waste

Controlled substances

Agricultural chemicals or farm oil

Explosives or fire

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