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Health Department
Health and Community Services
43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5235

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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Many pesticides, weed killers, automotive products, cleaning products and hobby supplies that we use in our homes contain toxic chemicals that become hazardous waste. If we simply toss these products in the garbage, pour them down the drain, or dump them onto the ground, the result can be pollution to our soil and water.

The Macomb County Health Department accepts household hazardous waste, free of charge, from Macomb County residents on scheduled collection days in an effort to assure proper disposal of these materials.

To schedule an appointment and for more information on collection dates, times and locations click here .

Typical materials accepted include:

Automotive Products

  • used motor oil and filters
  • brake fluid
  • battery acid
  • transmission fluid
  • gasoline
  • antifreeze
  • cleaners, waxes, polishes

Lawn/Garden Products

  • pesticides
  • weed killers
  • fertilizers
  • poisons

Household Products

  • oven cleaner
  • oil based paint
  • drain cleaner
  • muriatic acid
  • rat/ant poison
  • pool chemicals
  • degreasers
  • photography chemicals
  • lighter fluid / torch fuel
  • unused aerosols
  • nail polish & remover
  • products containing mercury
  • solvents
  • fluorescent tubes
  • non-narcotic medications. Please visit our medication disposal page for more information 

We reserve the right to limit quantities accepted at HHW collections.

Materials that will NOT be accepted are:

  • Latex (water based) paint - see "How to Dispose of Latex Paint" below
  • Automotive/marine batteries - return to battery retailer
  • Propane tanks - contact your local propane distributor. 
  • Ammunition and explosives - contact your local law enforcement agency
  • Smoke detectors-return to manufacturer or wrap in newsprint and discard at curbside. For more information click here
  • Syringes and sharps - contact your local pharmacy or hospital or follow the link http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/whm-stsw-mwrp-The-Point-is-Needles-Hurt_257177_7.pdf
  • Household Batteries - contact your municipality or local waste hauler. You can also find battery recycling locations by going to Batteries Plus or  https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/
  • E-Waste and electronics - Please visit our e-Waste Recycling for disposal information.
  • Refrigerated Appliances - contact your electric utility company or search Earth911 for proper disposal facility near you http://search.earth911.com/
  • Vegetable oil
  • Business waste

 

How to Dispose of Latex Paint

  1. Latex paint must be dried out or solidified prior to disposal. Use cat litter or other suitable absorbent material to dry out the paint.
     
  2. Once the paint is solidified, leave the lid off the can and set it out for collection with your regular curbside refuse. Waste hauling companies can not and will not accept liquid waste materials.
     
  3. If you are unsure whether the paint is latex (water-based), refer to the clean-up instructions on the paint can. Clean-up for latex paint can be done using water.

Please Note: Other municipalities such as City of St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township and Washington Township have their own special Household Hazardous Waste and electronic collections. For detail information please refer to their websites.

Questions?

If you have any questions, call us at 586-469-5236, Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or E-mail us now.

24/7 Hot line 586-466-7923

Other Resources

Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.epa.gov/hw

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3585_4130-70304--,00.html

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Clean Sweep)
http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,1607,7-125-1568_2390_45388-11759--,00.htmll