Sycamore Offers Collection Service for Household Special Materials

Do you have used motor oil? Unwanted paint? Used household batteries? Old electronics?

As of October 1st, the City of Sycamore will offer a collection service for these household special materials to residents through the Waste Management refuse contract. Through this program, you can schedule a collection of these materials right from your home at no cost.

Acceptable materials for pick up include:
• Automotive Products (used motor oil, oil filters and batteries)
• Garden Chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, weed killers, etc.)
• Paint Products
• Household Cleaners
• Swimming Pool Chemicals
• Electronics (TV’s, computers, monitors and more)
• Household Batteries
• Fluorescent tubes and Compact Fluorescent Lamps(CFL)
• Thermometers and thermostats

The program does not accept biological waste, appliances, ammunition, asbestos, any medicines/pharmaceuticals or radioactive materials. Materials must be in a sealed, labeled container in 5 gal or less.

This is a residential program for customers covered under the City’s municipal refuse and recycling program. To arrange pickup, either email atyourdoor@wm.com or call Waste Management at 800-449-7587 to arrange pickup.