60% Recycling Taskforce

The 2009 Solid Waste Management Plan Update, approved by the Lake County Board on April 13, 2010, contains a recommendation that requires both Lake County and SWALCO to convene a task force and appoint members to address the goal of increasing recycling in Lake County.

Business Electronics Recycling

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) provides opportunities for residents to recycle their broken or unwanted electronics through an extensive network of drop off locations operating throughout Lake County, but these electronics drop off locations can only accept residentially generated electronics.

Clothing & Textiles

It is estimated that nearly 85% of all clothing and textiles end up in landfills in the U.S. today. The EPA estimates that the average person throws away 70 pounds of clothing each year.

Commercial Hauling Ordinance

In 2014 State legislation (Public Act 98-1079) was enacted that amended the authority of municipalities to enter into exclusive franchise contracts for waste and recycling services for local businesses and institutions.

Electronics Recycling

The SWALCO Residential Electronics Recycling Program supports four collection locations within Lake County. Theses collection locations operate free of charge and are open to Lake County residents only. All collection locations will remain open throughout the 2019 program year. THERE IS A LIMIT OF UP TO SEVEN ELECTRONIC ITEMS PER VISIT

Your Neighborhood Programs

Since the Agency was formed in 1991, 43 municipalities, Great Lakes Naval Training Center and Lake County have joined to participate in forming and maintaining the county solid waste management system. Agency staff provide members with assistance and advice on any and all solid waste management issues.

Household Chemical Waste (HCW)

Household Chemical Waste (HCW) is a term used to describe a variety of chemical products found in a household that have toxic or hazardous characteristics.

Pharmaceutical Disposal Options

Learn how and where you can dispose of medications within Lake County.

Recycling Guidelines

Please take the time to learn how to recycle specific items within Lake County.

Reuse-A-Shoe Program

Every year, across the globe, millions of pairs of shoes end up in landfills or disposed of in some way, creating a lot of waste. It is estimated that 85% or more of these unwanted items end up in our landfills, which here in the U.S. and around the world, are filling up fast.

Holiday Lights Recycling

Holiday Lights Recycling

Hauler License Information