DO NOT place hazardous materials in trash, curbside recycling or drop-site recycling containers. Many common household products contain toxic chemicals which should not be disposed of or recycled with other household materials. Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can impact our ground water and surface waterways. If you have household hazardous waste and want to dispose properly, call to make an appointment at one of the household hazardous waste collection sites listed below.

Resources

• Household Hazardous Waste Program Accepted and Not Accepted Guide
• Latex Paint Disposal
• Mercury Recycling Michigan Options Publication - Options for mercury and mercury containing material recycling and disposal in Michigan.

Collection Sites

Check the map below before scheduling an appointment. Participants may call during regular business hours to schedule an appointment: 269-673-5415.

A pilot program for 2024 has been approved and has opened availability for ALL townships in Allegan County to participate in our Household Hazardous Waste drop off. All residents are now eligible for 2024 to drop off items at Household Hazardous Waste Events (2024 HHW Event Calendar) and to drop off waste at our office by APPOINTMENT.

Please call (269)686-4559 to schedule an appointment.

Map of Allegan County Communities in Resource Recovery Program

Allegan County Health Department
3255 122nd Ave. Suite 200
Allegan, MI
269-686-4559

• Residential materials only, business waste not accepted.

Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Events

• View the Events and Collection Calendar

Additional Information

Mercury Thermometers

The Health Department recommends that all area residents replace dangerous mercury thermometers with safer digital devices. Mercury is a heavy metal which accumulates in the body and can damage the brain, spinal cord, kidneys and liver. If mercury spills from a broken thermometer and is not carefully and thoroughly cleaned up, it will continue to evaporate, reaching potentially harmful levels in indoor air. Mercury thermometers may be dropped off at the Health Department by appointment. Wrap thermometers in plastic and place them in a sealed container (such as a disposable plastic jar, bottle or tub) for transport. Mercury must be placed in a sealed container or a double bag when dropping off thermometers and thermostats.

Please check out the Mercury Recycling Michigan Options publication for additional information regarding mercury disposal!

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Totals by Year in Pounds

Questions?

Contact us at 269-686-4559

Or email: hbausick@allegancounty.org

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