Vernon Hills - Neighborhood Programs

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Vernon Hills - is this your Village? If so, let's explore the local waste & recycling programs in your neighborhood. If not, click here to return to the Neighborhood Programs main menu.
  1. Your Waste Hauler Is...
Special Note: If a holiday falls on OR before your regularly scheduled pick up day, services will be delayed one day for the remainder of the holiday week unless otherwise notified directly by your waste hauler.

This is the current holiday schedule:

  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  1. Local Recycling Guidelines
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SWALCO hosts a variety of programs in your community


  1. Clothing & Textile Collection Program
Vernon Hills: Public Works 
490 Greenleaf Drive
Vernon Hills, IL. 60061

Available at your convenience.

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  1. Shoe Reuse Program (Reuse-A-Shoe)
Vernon Hills: Multiple Locations

Public Works
490 Greenleaf Drive

Park District
635 Aspen Drive

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  1. Residential Electronics Recycling
We offer (4) FREE drop off locations in Lake County.

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Other programs in or around your community


  1. Pharmaceutical Collection Site
Vernon Hills: Police Department (lobby)
740 Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL. 60061

*During regular business/operational hours

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  1. Food Scrap Drop Off Collection Site
Nearest drop off locations are:

Grayslake Recycling Center
585 Berry Avenue
Grayslake, IL. M-F 7 am to 3:30 pm & Saturday 8 - 12 pm

Prairieland Disposal & Recycling Center
21988 N. Pepper Road
Barrington, IL. M - F 8 am to 5 pm & Saturdays 8:30 am to 12 pm

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  1. Household Chemical Waste Disposal Options

LOCAL Satellite Program Available: The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District can collect HCW for residents in their district. This includes Vernon Hills. To schedule a drop-off please contact the Fire Department at (847) 634-2512 - Thank you.

Option 1: Year-Round Public Drop Off (Appointments are Required - CLICK HERE TO MAKE ONE)
The year-round program offers collections twice a month: the second Saturday of every month and the fourth Monday of every month (except December). These events are held at SWALCO's Gurnee facility, located at 1311 North Estes Street. Please use Route 41 to Delany Road (North) to Grove (East) to Estes.

Option 2: Mobile Collection Events (First Come, First Served)
Mobile collection events take place April - November at various locations throughout Lake County. Please check our website frequently for event updates. You can also Like Us on Facebook, check us out on Twitter, Linkedin and Tumblr. Plus you can sign up for the occasional newsletter. 

Option 3: Other Illinois Permanent HCW Facilities

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  1. Appliances/Scrap Yard
Please visit our "Where do I Recycle this?" directory, select your category from the drop-down menu and click "search".
This will bring up a list of vendors who can assist with recycling your item(s).
  1. Something More Specific?
Please visit our "ODDS & ENDS" page for information about Paints, Needle/Sharps Disposal, Plastic Bags, Batteries, Light Bulbs, Dehumidifiers, and several other popular items.
  1. Frequently Asked Questions