LUMBERTON — Earth Day, recognized annually on April 22, is a time for people around the globe from all walks of life to demonstrate their contribution towards a…
To participate in the Clean Sweep Collection Program, individuals must
register products planned for disposal by July 22. Registration for the program includes completing and returning a form to IDOA. From there, participants will be contacted about specific dates and locations of collection sites.
What to do with containers
If you have pesticide containers lying around, consider the IDOA Pesticide Container Recycling Program. Empty pesticide containers impact the environment by cluttering landfills, Severns says. This program allows old pesticide containers to be recycled into pallets through a contractor.
He says this year, collection sites are located at 28 partnering agrichemical facilities across the state of Illinois: