Hazardous Waste Disposal in Effingham

Hazardous waste disposal in Effingham is one of the services offered by ADCO Environmental Services to waste generators across Southern Illinois. ADCO is a full service waste management company offering hazardous and radioactive waste disposal services to waste generators such as businesses, government agencies, and industrial facilities in the Effingham, IL area.

Options For Hazardous & Radioactive Waste Disposal in Effingham

ADCO has disposed of almost all types of waste that can be produced in the Effingham, IL area since our years in business. Some waste management services ADCO offers waste generators in the Effingham area are the final disposition of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, waste profiling into processors, laboratory waste packing (Lab packs), Oil and Coolant disposal, and even radioactive/nuclear waste disposal.

Whether you are a very small quantity generator (VSQG) or a large quantity generator (LQG), ADCO is here to assist you with your waste disposal needs. We’re even able to assist you with obtaining an “Episodic Event Waiver” if needed or apply for a new EPA ID number.

Whether you are a very small quantity generator (VSQG) or a large quantity generator (LQG), ADCO is here to assist you with your waste disposal needs. We’re even able to assist you with obtaining an “Episodic Event Waiver” if needed or apply for a new EPA ID number.

ADCO Offers a One Stop Shop to Effingham

We have prepared countless waste profiles for our clients and are very familiar with the waste profiling process at waste processors which changes constantly. ADCO’s staff is well aware that the preparation of the paperwork needed to ship out hazardous waste is very time consuming to prepare and often very confusing which is why we want you to know we can prepare your waste profiles and shipping manifests for you.

Hazardous waste profiles are prepared in-house by our staff which has many years of knowledge when it comes to working with waste processors and knowing what is required to get your waste profiles approved. Once your waste profiles are approved, we will contact you to schedule a mutually agreeable time to have the waste removed from your facility for final disposal.

We Specialize in Following Services in Effingham:

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Lab packing / Laboratory Clean-outs

Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal

Radioactive Waste Disposal

Servicing Industrial Clients

Spill Clean-Ups

Waste Remediation Projects

About Hazardous Waste Disposal in Effingham For Residents:

Residents of Effingham, Illinois, can dispose of hazardous waste through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program and other designated disposal services. Here’s how:

1. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events (IEPA)

• The IEPA organizes free, one-day HHW collection events throughout Illinois.

• These events require pre-registration and typically run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Accepted items include paints, pesticides, household chemicals, batteries, and motor oil.

• Check for upcoming events and register here: IEPA Collection Events.

2. Local Waste Management Options

• ADCO Environmental Services offers hazardous waste disposal services for businesses and government agencies.

3. Medical & Pharmaceutical Waste

• Medical Waste Pros can connect residents with sharps, pharmaceuticals, and biohazard disposal services
  ○ Visit: Medical Waste Pros Effingham.

• Some local pharmacies or law enforcement agencies may accept expired medications.

4. Electronics & Battery Recycling

• Best Buy, Staples, and other retailers may accept electronics and rechargeable batteries.

• Effingham’s local recycling programs may offer drop-off locations for paint, batteries, and light bulbs.

For the most up-to-date disposal options, check with the IEPA, Effingham County Waste Management, or the city’s Public Works Department.