Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event | Orland Park

Take advantage of the upcoming hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orland Park Village Center located at 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. Residents will be able to dispose of unused or expired household products at no cost. 

Items that will be accepted for disposal include chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, thinners, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, weed killers, insecticides and pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, old or outdated medication and similar hazardous household products.

For safe transport of household hazardous waste, residents are asked to:

• Pack household hazardous waste items in a disposable box to avoid spilling during transport.
• Keep like chemicals together and separate unlike chemicals.
• Secure lids and make sure containers are not leaking.
• Place box(es) of household hazardous waste in the empty trunk of the vehicle, away from passengers, during transport.
• Remain in the vehicle at collection site. On-site personnel will remove the household hazardous waste from the trunk of the vehicle.

The following items cannot be disposed of during the event: latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals and business wastes. View a complete list of accepted and unaccepted household hazardous waste here.

The collection event is open to all Illinois residents. Registration is required. For questions or additional information, contact the Highway Department of Orland Township at 708-403-5148.

Mobile DMV | Worth

Need to renew or need the REAL ID? Register for our Mobile DMV at Worth Township Hall on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 10am to 2pm. Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made by calling 773-445-8128 or emailing Megan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Financial Aid Information Session

State Representative Mary Gill and I are partnering with ISAC to host a Financial Aid Information Session. Come learn about grants, scholarships, receive one-on-one guidance and more! Join us at Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6-7 p.m.

Mobile DMV

Need to renew or purchase a sticker? State Representative Mary Gill, Alderman Matt O’Shea and I are hosting a Mobile DMV on Friday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crosswinds Church, located at 10835 S. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago. Appointments are required. To make an appointment call my office at 773-445-8128 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please secure your appointment as soon as possible.