SPECIAL TOPICS

On this page, you will find information on a variety of topics related to safety which includes medication disposal, household hazardous materials, along with others.

Household Hazardous Materials - For information on how to dispose of household hazardous waste such as old paints, batteries, chemicals, etc. CLICK HERE  or CLICK HERE

Medication Disposal -  For information on how to safely dispose of medications CLICK HERE 

Sharps Disposal - For information on how to safely dispose of sharps CLICK HERE

Fire Extinguisher life expectancy and disposal - Fire extinguishers need to be serviced annually and should be disposed of after 10 years.  For information on how to dispose of old fire extinguishers CLICK HERE

Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide life expectancy and disposal - Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors have a life expectancy of 10 years.  Expired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can be disposed of by removing the battery (click HERE for battery disposal info) and then discard them in your regular trash. 

Lithium Battery safety:  Extra caution is needed when handling and using lithium batteries.  For more information, CLICK HERE

Holiday fire safety:  The holidays are a time for joy and extra safety precautions.  For more information, CLICK HERE

Open Burning:  The burning of leaves and other yard waste is prohibited in both the Corporate limits of West Chicago and the unincorporated areas.  The use of recreational fire pits is allowed if you burn clean, untreated wood and keep them a minimum of 15 feet from structures.  For more information on our local law, CLICK HERE