CARBONDALE, IL — There will be a free, one-day household chemical collection for Jackson and Perry County residents today (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Banterra Center’s south parking lot in Carbondale.

Kassidy Phoenix, with the Jackson County Health Department, mentions what you need to do in order to bring your items for disposal.

Jackson and Perry County residents will have to present a valid state ID or recent utility bill to enter the event.

For more information including what can and can’t be disposed, go to jchdonline.org.