What if I accidently set off my fire alarm?
Immediately call the non-emergency Police dispatch line at 847.432.7730 or 9-1-1 to report the accidental activation. This will help avoid any potential false alarm charges.
What number do I call to schedule an appointment for a child safety seat installation?
Please contact the Highland Park Fire Department at 847.433.3110 to schedule an appointment.
Need a different location? You can try the National Highway Safety Website.
Where can I dispose of my fire extinguisher?
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will offer a monthly drop off service for Fire Extinguishers commencing in April 2023. This will be a fee based service and will cover the cost of proper handling, storing and recycling of these high-demand amenities.
ANY SIZE Extinguisher will cost $3.00 to recycle.
This new service is available by appointment only and will occur once a month. For more information, please contact SWALCO at 847.336.9340 or 847.377.4950 or visit their website at www.swalco.org.
At this time, the City of Highland Park does not have a recovery program available.
Where can I dispose of my sharps/needles?
The City of Highland Park now provides residents with assistance with the proper disposal of their sharps: hypodermic needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments. This program ensures materials are properly disposed of and prevents needles from entering solid waste streams.
To dispose of sharps, visit the Headquarters Fire Station #33 at 1130 Central Avenue during regular office hours, Tuesday – Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM.
Upon arrival, residents will be provided with a special snap-lid container to take home and then return once items have been placed inside. A photo ID showing Highland Park residency is required for both pickup and drop-off. Questions? Please contact Fire Station Admin Staff at 847.433.3110.
Where can I dispose of my unused and/or expired medication?
The Police Department lobby, 1677 Old Deerfield Road, is open for the disposal of unused medications 24-hours a day. Residents are advised to make sure that all liquids are in tightly sealed containers. If returning pills without the bottle, please place them in a plastic bag. Drugs that are disposed of at local collection sites will be collected by the Highland Park Police Department and incinerated.
P2D2 Prescription Drug Recycling Program
The elevator alarm is going off in my building, who should I call?
If you believe someone is trapped inside, dial 9-1-1 immediately, otherwise contact the non-emergency Police dispatch line 847.432.7730, or the Building Department at 847.432.0808.
Who conducts Fire Inspections, Elevator Inspections, or other life-safety plans?
Please contact a Highland Park Building Department representative at 847.432.0808.
Where can I find information about KNOX BOX installations, service, or other questions?
Please contact a Highland Park Building Department representative at 847.432.0808.
Knox Box Fee Schedule and Requirements
