Invest in a safe, clean future.
Capital Campaign for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
As of July 2026, CCES has secured 52% of the estimated project funds necessary to build a household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility at 901 Saline Court, Urbana.
This facility will address the long-standing need for a convenient, safe, and environmentally responsible solution for managing household hazardous waste.
Now, we’re counting on you.
The CCES campaign leadership team is continuing its capital campaign to raise the remaining funds needed. We’re counting on you to give generously to protect our soils, water supply, residents, children, pets, first responders, and wildlife.
Why do we need this facility?
- HHW is often dumped into drains, sewers, waterways, and landfills, or onto the ground where it can contaminate our water supply, including the Mahomet Aquifer.
- Improperly stored HHW can result in accidental poisoning of children and pets.
- The presence of HHW can intensify home fires.
- Firefighters responding to fires at homes storing HHW are at risk for serious injury or death.
The nearest HHW collection facility is about 3 hours away!
How much HHW are we talking?
- The EPA estimates that each US household produces about 20 lbs. of hazardous waste per year.
- That’s close to 1000 tons of hazardous waste generated annually for Champaign and adjacent counties.
- The US household typically stores about 100 lbs. of HHW (e.g. paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, pesticides) in basements, garages and sheds.
What’s the real danger?
- Behavior abnormalities
- Cancer
- Kidney failure
- Reproductive impairment
- Physiological malfunctions
- Genetic mutations
- Physical deformations
- Birth defects
Invest in a safe, clean future.
Support a cleaner, safer community by making a tax-deductible donation to help establish a household hazardous waste collection facility in Urbana – serving all of East Central Illinois!
You can:
- Follow our Donate Today button below
- Mail a check to: CCES, P.O. Box 1696, Champaign, IL 61824
- Call our Campaign Leadership Team at 217-600-1516 for other options.
CCES is a 501c3 charitable organization, EIN 84-1814971. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Thank you for your contribution!
Campaign Contributions and Pledges Received to Date
CCES is grateful to all who have contributed or pledged support for the planned Household Hazardous Waste Collection facility.
Major campaign contributors so far are listed below:
| Diamond Defender $75,000 + |
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| Gold Guardian $25,000 - $49,999 |
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| Silver Supporter $5,000 - $24,999 |
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| Bronze Backer $1000 - $4,999 |
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