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Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous materials (HHM) can lead to contamination of groundwater, surface water, well water, or other water sources when spilled on the ground, poured down the drain, or placed in trash containers.
Household hazardous material collection events provide an opportunity to safely and properly dispose of hazardous materials that are commonly found in households.
These collections are made possible by a partnership between the City of Midland and the Midland County Department of Public Health.
Collection events are held at the:
City of Midland Landfill
4311 East Ashman Street
Midland, MI
(located between US-10 and Rockwell Drive)
An appointment is required to participate in this free program.
- The appointment scheduler allows you to easily reserve your preferred day & time!
Items that are ACCEPTED during HHW collection appointments:
- Garden Products: Bug Sprays, Ant Poisons, Insecticide Powders, Fertilizers, Weed Killers, Old gas/oil mixtures
- Cleaning Products: Drain Cleaners, Floor Waxes, Furniture Polishes, Bleach & Ammonia Products, Oven Cleaners, Solvents & Degreasers.
- Personal & Health Care: Hair Sprays, Dyes, Shoe Polish, Aerosols, Nail Polishes & Removers
- Paint Products: Paint Thinner, Oil-Based Paints, Brush Cleaners, Paint Strippers, Spray Cans, Lacquers & Varnishes
- Automotive Products: Spray Paints, Auto Polishes & Waxes, Battery Acid, AntiFreeze, Transmission Fluid
- Other: Household Batteries, Mercury Thermometers, Old Ag Herbicides & Insecticides.
Items that are NOT ACCEPTED during HHW collection appointments:
- Medications - may be dropped off at the Law Enforcement Center or at "Dump Your Drugs" events.
- Used auto batteries
- Motor oil
- Gas cylinders
- Ammunition
- Radioactive materials
- Large quantities of material generated from a business operation
Alternate Disposal Options:
Latex paint: should be dried out by placing cat litter, sand or crumpled newspaper in can; when dry, place at curb with your weekly pickup.
- latex paint is sometimes referred to as water-based paint.
E-waste: Midland Recyclers accepts household batteries and E-Waste year-round (computer monitors & accessories, cell phones, small appliances, electric power tools, flat screen tv's only--no projection or tube type tv's); Call 631-1668 for more information.
AutoZone, Quality Transmission & Auto Repair, & O'Reilly Auto Parts accept motor oil, transmission fluid and hydraulic fluid.
