Household hazardous waste facility

Madison County HHW Collection Facility

249 N Old St Louis Rd, Wood River, IL 62095

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Operator: Madison County Building & Zoning
Hours: By appointment only; collections are typically on the second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Appointments: Required
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Illinois only. Businesses: not accepted.
Phone: 618-296-5237

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Oil-based paint, stains and varnish only; latex paint is not accepted.
Appointment required; collections are typically held on the second Saturday of each month.

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D); lead-acid batteries are not accepted.
Appointment required; collections are typically held on the second Saturday of each month.

Checked October 26, 2026

PaintCare drop-off site locator data (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists the Madison County HHW Collection Facility at 249 N Old St Louis Rd, Wood River 62095, (618) 296-5237. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The facility takes oil-based paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; latex paint is not accepted. Households only, by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- By appointment, typically the second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
County Recycling Events (opens in new tab) · Madison County Building & Zoning
- Madison County holds its 2026-2027 household hazardous waste collections at the Madison County HHW Collection Facility, 249 N Old St. Louis Rd, Wood River. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Madison County HHW collections are free for all Illinois residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Collections are typically held on the second Saturday of each month; remaining 2026 appointment dates are October 10, November 14 and December 12, and appointments are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted materials include oil-based paints, household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D), solvents and paint thinners, antifreeze, motor oil and fluorescent lights. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint, used tires, lead-acid batteries, medications and business waste are not accepted at HHW collections. Checked October 26, 2026.

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