Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Calhoun County Residents may drop off the following items at Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St., Marshall. Enter on Washington St.

Household Hazardous Waste includes oil-based paint, fuels (in fuel cans), solvents, acids bases, pesticides, household cleaners, mercury (place in Ziplock bag), medications, sharps (inside rigid puncture resistant container w/lid), household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, propane cylinders (20 pounds or smaller), gas cylinders (NO foam insulation), fire extinguishers, aerosol cans, PCB and non-PCB lamp ballasts, oxidizers, self-heating solids, flammable solids/liquids, toxic inorganics/organics, lighters, chlorophenols, lead, self-defense spray, peroxides, water-reactives, isocyanates and cyanide.

Household Hazardous Waste Tips:

• Empty containers can be thrown away.
• Latex paint is not hazardous. Tips on drying it up are available on our website: calhouncountymi.gov/recycling.
• Please separate paint cans from the rest of your items.
• Pack your items so they stay upright.
• Use tarps and leak proof plastic totes or buckets to prevent spills in your vehicle.
• Please label all items that are not in their original packaging.
• You may be asked to park and wait if you want your gas cans returned.