Hazardous Waste Disposal Information
For your convenience, we have provided resources below that will lead you directly to the website needed to better guide you in finding a facility to take your specific item. These locations take a number of different hazardous, expired medication and medical hazardous waste.
Helpful Links
DuPage County Solid Waste Plan
DuPage County Rx Disposal Program
DuPage County Recycling Program
DuPage County Recycling Guide - Non-Curbside Recycling Bins
DuPage County Recycling Guide
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste
DuPage County Solid Waste Plan
DuPage County Rx Disposal Program
DuPage County Recycling Program
DuPage County Recycling Guide - Non-Curbside Recycling Bins
DuPage County Recycling Guide
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste
Proper Disposal of Fire Extinguishers
Pressurized Water (2 ½ Gallon)
Discharge the extinguisher until completely empty and then properly dispose of with your normal refuse in accordance to your municipality.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Discharge the extinguisher outside until completely empty and then and then properly dispose of with your normal refuse in accordance to your municipality.
Dry Chemical (Multi-Purpose or ABC)
Go outside to an open area. Turn the extinguisher UPSIDE DOWN (this will dispel the gas, and not the dry chemical). Have the wind at your back and discharge the extinguisher until completely empty, or there are no sounds heard coming from the extinguisher. The remaining powder is primary a baking soda compound. This can now be safely disposed of with your normal refuse in accordance to your municipality.
Other Types
Contact a fire extinguisher company for proper disposal.
Discharge the extinguisher until completely empty and then properly dispose of with your normal refuse in accordance to your municipality.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Discharge the extinguisher outside until completely empty and then and then properly dispose of with your normal refuse in accordance to your municipality.
Dry Chemical (Multi-Purpose or ABC)
Go outside to an open area. Turn the extinguisher UPSIDE DOWN (this will dispel the gas, and not the dry chemical). Have the wind at your back and discharge the extinguisher until completely empty, or there are no sounds heard coming from the extinguisher. The remaining powder is primary a baking soda compound. This can now be safely disposed of with your normal refuse in accordance to your municipality.
Other Types
Contact a fire extinguisher company for proper disposal.