PEORIA – State Senator Dave Koehler is encouraging area residents to participate in the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste collection event sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and local partners.

"Hazardous materials can clutter our homes and harm the environment if not disposed of properly," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "Events like this make it easy to be responsible with items that are often difficult to discard safely."

Residents can bring chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, weed killers, insecticides, pesticides, and other household hazardous materials. Items such as latex paint, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, explosives, smoke detectors, and agricultural chemicals will not be accepted.

The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required and can be found here. Participants are encouraged to pack materials securely and remain in their vehicles at the collection site, where staff will safely remove items from the vehicle.

"Participating in this event is a simple way each of us can contribute to a safer, cleaner environment," said Koehler. "Every small effort helps make a healthier Peoria county."

For full details and registration information, visit the Peoria County recycling services page at peoriacounty.gov/201/Recycling-Services.