Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Guide

FOAM RECYCLING 
(aka: Styrofoam or expanded polystyrene)

NuPak Solutions Inc.
2850 Lincoln St., Norton Shores

Phone: (231) 755-1662

Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm

NuPak Solutions Inc. will recycle CLEAN Styrofoam used in packaging at no charge from residents and businesses. Foam that has come into contact with food or drink is NOT accepted. No egg cartons. Please call ahead for details and directions.

Packaging peanuts & bubble-wrap are accepted for reuse at Muskegon UPS Stores: 
1934 E Apple Ave., Muskegon - (231) 767-2444
1887 Holton Rd., Suite D, Muskegon - (231) 744-4800
2743 Henry St., Muskegon - (231) 755-5551

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Hazardous materials can be found in common household items such as cleaners, paint thinners, gasoline, motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, and even Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs). Once these items can no longer be used, they become Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), and it’s important to make sure they are disposed of properly to safeguard families, pets, and the environment. The Muskegon County Department of Public Works offers a free HHW program to Muskegon County residents. Please note that commercial and industrial waste is prohibited. 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 Fluorescent Light Bulbs and other fluorescent lamps, mercury thermometers, or thermostats, etc.)
• Petroleum products
• Antifreeze and other automotive fluids
• Pesticides
• Insecticides
• Herbicides
• Aerosol cans (containing hazardous materials)
• Alkaline batteries (we do not accept lead acid/ car batteries)
• Acids (i.e. muriatic acid)
• Bases (i.e. drain cleaner)
• Fire extinguishers
• 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 and most other quick oil change service locations. Note: Paint is not considered a hazardous waste. The best way to dispose of paint is to use it or recycle it.

Collection Location Household Hazardous Waste Program
1300 E. Keating Ave., Muskegon (Rear lot of Pound Buddies Rescue)
Phone: (231) 724-6001 - option 4
Hours: Second and fourth Friday of each month, May - Oct, 9 - 12pm
Website: http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/hhw/

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. If you have any questions regarding materials that you’d like to dispose of, please contact the Household Hazardous Waste automated line listed above. To learn more about health and safety information on household products, help identify potentials sources of HHW in your home and to find ways to seek out alternatives, visit www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov. Also consider mail-back programs from www.thinkgreenfromhome.com or Zero Waste Boxes from Home Depot.

INK CARTRIDGES 

Most ink cartridges can be refilled or recycled. Drop off ink cartridges at any of the locations listed below and you can even earn store credit!

 STAPLES Westshore Plaza 
1773 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 739-7739

 Best Buy Recycle Program 
5425 Harvey St., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 798-6407 Call ahead

MEDICATION & SHARPS DISPOSAL

The Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program (MAMDP) is a collaborative of community organizations providing an outlet to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications. FDA and EPA no longer recommend flushing or landfilling medications due to environmental concerns about the effects on safe drinking water and the ecology of our watersheds. MAMDP partners offer collection events as well as an expanding network of daily disposal options. Visit www.mamdp.com for more information.

DAILY DISPOSAL OPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

All law enforcement offices throughout Muskegon County have a drop box located just inside their front doors. Medications can be dropped off any time during their regular business ours, and without question. Please visit: mamdp.com for additional information about this program.

Glenside Pharmacy 
1663 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 672-7820

Hackley Professional Pharmacy 
1675 Leahy St., Suite 111, Muskegon
Phone: (231) 672-7822
Will also accept sharps in appropriate container.

Healthcare Equipment & Pharmacy
 6401 Prairie St., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 727-7968 (in Lakes Campus near The Lakes Mall)

Westshore Professional Pharmacy 
1150 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 672-2204

Benson Drug SavMor Pharmacy 
961 Spring St., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 722-2861
Will also accept sharps in appropriate container.