Residents who have questions or interest in U.S. Departements of Veterans Affairs services can attend our semimonthly sattelite office hours.

Our office is hosting a financial aid information session in partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Join us the Chicago Ridge Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Give us a call at (773) 445-8128 or email Joan for more information.

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antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, weed killers, insecticides and pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, old or outdated medication and similar hazardous household products.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.