Illinois
Recycling drop-off
Madison County / Wood River recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-07
Who can use it
FREE household hazardous waste drop-off for all Illinois residents. Appointments required; no business, agricultural or biohazard waste.
Hours
- Scheduled second-Saturday collections 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only.
- Remaining published 2026 dates after November 7: November 14 and December 12.
- Not a daily walk-in collection.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Eligible residential household hazardous waste | Free for Illinois residents; appointment required |
Hazardous waste
This is an appointment-only residential HHW collection. Follow the specific accepted and prohibited lists; no business or biohazard waste.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-07 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: oil-based paint, aerosols/spray paint, pesticides/herbicides, lawn fertilizers/chemicals, cleaning solvents, paint thinner, hobby chemicals, antifreeze, motor oil, old gasoline, pool chemicals, household AA/AAA/C/D batteries, mercury thermometers/thermostats and fluorescent lights.
- NO latex paint, tires, electronics, ammunition, explosives/fireworks, agricultural waste, lead-acid batteries, medications, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, propane tanks, other gas cylinders, farm-machinery oil, business waste or biohazard waste.
- The Wood River HHW location is not the separate electronic-waste event site at CJD E-Cycling in Edwardsville. The listed October 17, 2026 electronics event is past and does not establish future daily electronics intake here.
- Use the county appointment link to reserve your own time. Office hours in the county footer are not collection hours. This listing does not claim appointment availability.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-07. If something conflicts, trust the town.