Fox River Grove

Unacceptable Items

  • Items that are dangerous to collection personnel and the environment when disposed of improperly are not acceptable for collection through Prairieland. 
    • Household Chemical Waste (HCW) and household hazardous waste are terms used to describe common products that are flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive and can be dangerous to collection personnel and the environment when disposed of improperly. Items such as paint, pesticides, poisons, cleaning solvents, used oil, and other automobile fluids are considered to be household hazardous waste and should not be included with your trash for disposal.

For alternative disposal information on products not accepted by Prairieland, refer to the McHenry County Green Guide.