Cook County is building a facility to help people on Chicago's South Side and in the south suburbs properly dispose of hazardous household waste.
Cook County and South Suburban College are planning to open a household hazardous waste facility this fall in South Holland.
The $4.6 million facility will accept a variety of hazardous items including chemicals, rechargeable batteries, oil-based paints, solvents, medications, fluorescent light bulbs, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, auto fluids, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides and aerosol cans.
People can also dispose of lawn, pool and hobby chemicals at the facility.