American Flags:
Flags can be dropped off at any local V.F.W. or American Legion Post for proper disposal. Check local directory for locations at VFW.org Opens a New Window. .
Hazardous Wastes: The Illinois EPA operates regional sites Opens a New Window. to take household hazardous waste at no charge. There are two sites in this region-one in Naperville and one in Rockford- that have weekend hours.
Latex Paint: If the paint is dry, the container can be discarded in your regular trash. If there is still liquid in the can, trash haulers are prohibited from taking it. It can be saved until the health department's annual latex paint collection (usually held in the summer).