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Household Special Waste Collection Program

Some household waste can lead to contamination of groundwater, well water, or other water sources when spilled on the ground, poured down the drain, or placed in trash containers. To prevent this, collected materials will be properly and safely disposed at a licensed hazardous waste facility. This is your opportunity to safely and properly dispose of most special waste you may have in your home, including:

Automotive Products spray paints auto polishes and waxes battery acid    motor oil	Pennzoil will collect for a small fee:  transmission fluid oil filters antifreeze
Cleaning Products drain cleaners floor waxes furniture polishes bleach and ammonia products oven cleaners solvents and degreasers	Paint Products paint thinner oil-based paints brush cleaners paint strippers spray cans lacquers and varnishes
Personal and Health Care Products hair spray dyes shoe polish aerosols nail polishes and removers outdated medications	Garden Products bug sprays ant poisons insecticide powders fertilizers weed killers poisoned baits

Please call 989-758-3686 to set up an appointment to drop off chemicals at our next collection. You will be asked about chemicals you wish to dispose of. Your special waste will be sorted and packed for disposal by trained environmental professionals. This is a free service supported by funding from the Dow Chemical Company Foundation.  However, appointments are necessary to maintain a smooth and safe flow of traffic through the collection sites.

Materials accepted include oil based paints, thinners, insecticides, lawn care products, some automotive products, solvents, cleaning products, dyes, nail polish and outdated medications. Antifreeze and car batteries can be recycled and are not accepted. Latex paint can be disposed of properly by taking the lid off the can and letting the product dry out. You can speed this process by adding absorbent material, such as newspaper strips, sawdust or kitty litter. Once the latex paint is dried up, place the can inside a garbage bag and dispose of through your regular trash pickup. It is illegal to dispose of oil base paint at the landfill - these are accepted at special waste collections.

Another alternative for disposal of your latex and oil-based paints is the Mid Michigan Waste Authority's Paint ReNew program.  Recycle your useable paint by calling (989) 781-9555 for Saginaw County drop off sites and operating hours.

2010 Collection Dates

June 12
September 11

Household Special Waste Collection Program Flyer