NEW FOR 2011
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) SATURDAY COLLECTION EVENTS! |
Date |
Hours |
Location |
Saturday,
April 30, 2011 |
9AM-1PM |
Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice,
Employee Parking Lot
930 PINE STREET
MUSKEGON, MI
LOCATED ONE BLOCK NORTH OF APPLE AVENUE ON PINE STREET AND WALTON AVENUE. SEE LOCATION MAP
ENTER LOT OFF WALTON AVENUE |
Saturday,
October 15, 2011 |
9AM-1PM |
*Please note that in addition to collecting HHW, Goodwill Industries will be collecting Electronic Waste, including FREE TV RECYCLING, and any other household donations at the same site. This will be a great opportunity to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste and recycle unwanted electronics and household goods in one stop!
THE COLLECTION WILL BE CLOSING PROMPTLY AT 1 PM SO PLEASE COME EARLY. CARS IN THE LOT AT 1 PM WILL BE SERVICES, HOWEVER AFTER THAT TIME THE LOT WILL BE CLOSED TO FURTHER TRAFFIC. ANYONE UNABLE TO GET TO THE SITE BY 1 PM MAY DROP OFF HHW ITEMS DURING THE NORMAL HHW PROGRAM HOURS OR BY APPOINTMENT.
In addition, the Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program will be hosting a collection of unwanted or expired medication as well as sharps on Saturday, April 30 at the Muskegon Fire Department, just a few blocks away at 770 Terrace.
THE SATURDAY COLLECTION EVENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARD HOURS LISTED BELOW FOR THE PERMANENT HHW FACILITY AT 1300 KEATING, MUSKEGON. |
Household Hazardous Waste Program
The Muskegon County Department of Public Works offers a free disposal program to Muskegon County residents for unwanted Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) generated in county. Please note that Commercial and Industrial waste is prohibited. The goal of the HHW program is to divert hazardous materials from the landfill in order to protect residents and the environment. Should you possess any of the following materials, the HHW program will dispose of them in a safe and responsible manner.
- Mercury or mercury containing devices (i.e. Compact Florescent Light bulbs, mercury thermometers or thermostats, etc.)
- Petroleum products*
- Antifreeze
- Pesticides
- Insecticides
- Herbicides
- Aerosol cans (containing hazardous materials)
- Acids (i.e. Batteries, Muriatic Acid)
- Bases (i.e. Drain cleaner)
- Other products with approval
* Recycling Used Oil is preferred over disposal as HHW. Used oil can be recycled, free of charge, at any AutoZone location among other outlets. Click here for a complete list of Used Oil recycling options in Muskegon County.
NOTE: Paint is not a hazardous waste. The best way to dispose of paint is to use it up! If your purchasing paint for a project, consider the area you have to cover and use a paint calculator to ensure you’re not buying too much. If you find you have leftover latex paint that you do not want, contact Habitat for Humanity (231-727-6020) or the Muskegon Civic Theater (231-722-3852) to find a use for your leftover latex paint! In addition, RepcoLite manufactures a recycled paint product from reclaimed latex paint called “re-coat.” Visit their website, www.repcolite.com, for details and locations.
If you cannot find a use for your leftover paint (latex or oil-based), it may be disposed of with your household trash as long as it is dried or solidified by adding kitty litter, (or other drying media) and leaving it open to dry in a well-ventilated area, away from children and animals.
Regular Collection Hours:
The second and fourth Friday each month, May – October
1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Late fall and winter collection is by appointment only. Appointments are made only for those who are not able to wait for a normal collection day.
Collection Location:
Household Hazardous Waste Site
Rear Lot of Muskegon County Vector Control (Operated by “Pound Buddies”)
1300 Keating
Muskegon, MI
Contact:
If you have questions regarding materials that you’d like to dispose of, please contact Greg Leverence at Muskegon County Solid Waste at 231-724-6003.
Additional Information:
For information on the proper disposal of prescription and over the counter drugs, please visit www.mamdp.com.
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