Michigan household hazardous waste drop-off
Pick your county to see its drop-off sites, collection events and home pickup. Check who can use each program, and call before you go.
Michigan counties
- Alcona
- Alger
- Allegan
- Alpena
- Antrim
- Arenac
- Baraga
- Barry
- Bay
- Benzie
- Berrien
- Branch
- Calhoun
- Cass
- Charlevoix
- Cheboygan
- Chippewa
- Clare
- Clinton
- Crawford
- Delta
- Dickinson
- Eaton
- Emmet
- Genesee
- Gladwin
- Gogebic
- Grand Traverse
- Gratiot
- Hillsdale
- Houghton
- Huron
- Ingham
- Ionia
- Iosco
- Iron
- Isabella
- Jackson
- Kalamazoo
- Kalkaska
- Kent
- Keweenaw
- Lake
- Lapeer
- Leelanau
- Lenawee
- Livingston
- Luce
- Mackinac
- Macomb
- Manistee
- Marquette
- Mason
- Mecosta
- Menominee
- Midland
- Missaukee
- Monroe
- Montcalm
- Montmorency
- Muskegon
- Newaygo
- Oakland
- Oceana
- Ogemaw
- Ontonagon
- Osceola
- Oscoda
- Otsego
- Ottawa
- Presque Isle
- Roscommon
- Saginaw
- Sanilac
- Schoolcraft
- Shiawassee
- St. Clair
- St. Joseph
- Tuscola
- Van Buren
- Washtenaw
- Wayne
- Wexford
No county matches that name.
Counties in gray have no current listing yet: call the county for local options.
Michigan metro areas
Upcoming collection events in Michigan
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 (also Sat, Nov 21, 2026) · Ann Arbor, Washtenaw CountyWho can attend: Washtenaw County residents; no business, government or organization waste (pesticides accepted from anyone)
No upcoming collection events are listed right now. Your county page lists permanent drop-off sites and home pickup.
Soonest first. Events usually serve only residents of the city or county that runs them, and many need an appointment. Events with addresses and phone numbers →
About Michigan programs
Michigan has no statewide household hazardous waste collection; counties, cities and solid waste authorities run their own. Kent County’s SafeChem sites, Ottawa County’s four centers, Detroit, Washtenaw County, Kalamazoo County and St. Clair County take household hazardous waste year-round, and a contractor drop-off in Livonia serves many Wayne and Oakland County communities. Many other counties hold collection days only in spring and summer, and some have no program.
Many Michigan counties collect household hazardous waste only on a few days between spring and fall, and some have no program. Where we list no current program, the phone number is the local office Michigan EGLE lists as the county’s household hazardous waste contact; call it about the next collection.
State rules and programs
- Agency: the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) says to take household hazardous waste to a local collection if one is available and never pour it into a storm drain or down a drain. Collections are run by local governments or through commercial recyclers; EGLE keeps a contact list by county.
- Residents only: most Michigan programs serve only residents of the county or communities that pay for them and ask for proof of residence. Some take waste from other counties for a fee. Business waste is usually not accepted.
- Seasonal collections: many counties hold collection days only between spring and fall, so a county with no current listing may collect again next year.
- Paint: Michigan has no PaintCare program, so stores are not required to take leftover paint. Many sites we list take oil-based paint; fewer take latex paint. See the paint guide.
- Pesticides: the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Clean Sweep program’s participating sites accept pesticides free of charge from any Michigan resident; schedules vary by county.
Batteries in Michigan
The law: Michigan law says a lead-acid battery may be disposed of only by delivering it to a battery retailer or distributor, a manufacturer, a secondary lead smelter or an approved collection or recycling facility. A store that sells lead-acid batteries must accept used ones from customers, at least as many as it sells, at the time of purchase or within 30 days, and must post a notice saying so.
Stewardship program: Michigan has no battery stewardship program for household batteries. Bills to create one (House Bills 6159 and 6160) were introduced in July 2026 and have not become law. Many household hazardous waste sites take household and car batteries; check each listing for the kinds it accepts.
Where to take them: 14 Michigan programs we list accept batteries. Some take only certain kinds, so check each listing. Programs that list batteries include ERG Environmental Services Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (Livonia), Detroit Household Hazardous Waste Receiving Facility and Washtenaw County Household Hazardous Waste Center (Salem Township). Pick your county above for every program.
Which batteries can go in the trash, how to tape and bag them, and other states’ rules: How to dispose of batteries.
Sources (checked Sat, Oct 24, 2026): Michigan Compiled Laws § 324.17102: Lead acid battery disposal, Michigan Compiled Laws § 324.17103: Retailer acceptance of used lead acid batteries, Michigan Legislature: House Bill 6159 (2026).
Motor oil and car fluids in Michigan
The law: Michigan law bans disposing of used oil by dumping it on the ground, into sewers, drains or waters, or as refuse, except at a designated collection facility. We found no Michigan law requiring stores to take back used motor oil.
Collection program: Michigan EGLE says many retailers offer recycling or disposal when you buy a replacement item, and suggests looking for these options when buying motor oil and antifreeze at department, hardware and auto parts stores. You can also take them to a local household hazardous waste collection.
Antifreeze: Michigan EGLE lists antifreeze with motor oil among items some department, hardware and auto parts stores take back when you buy a replacement; many household hazardous waste sites accept it.
Where to take it: 17 Michigan programs we list accept motor oil and 15 accept antifreeze. Programs that list motor oil or antifreeze include Ottawa County Environmental Sustainability Center (Holland), SOCRRA Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Center and Delta Solid Waste Management Authority Hazardous Waste Drop-off. Pick your county above for every program.
How to pack used oil and filters, what to do with antifreeze, brake fluid and gasoline, and other states’ rules: How to dispose of used motor oil and car fluids.
Sources (checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026): Michigan Compiled Laws § 324.16704: Disposal of used oil, Michigan EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste?.
Pesticides and garden chemicals in Michigan
Household rules: Michigan EGLE’s household hazardous waste pages include pesticides, with guidance on disposing of outdated or unwanted ones. Many of the sites and collection days we list take pesticides, and some take pool chemicals.
State pesticide collection: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Clean Sweep program is a state, federal, local and industry partnership. Participating Clean Sweep sites accept pesticides free of charge from any Michigan resident, but are not required to take other household hazardous waste from outside their counties. Collection schedules vary by county, so contact the nearest site. Program questions: 989-239-0229.
Where to take them: 20 Michigan programs we list accept pesticides and 9 accept pool chemicals. Washtenaw County and the Delta Solid Waste Management Authority take pesticides from anyone. Programs that list pesticides or pool chemicals include Kent County SafeChem Grand Rapids (Household Hazardous Waste & Swap Shop), Washtenaw County Household Hazardous Waste Center (Salem Township) and Delta Solid Waste Management Authority Hazardous Waste Drop-off. Pick your county above for every program.
How to store and pack leftover pesticides, weed killer and pool chemicals, what to do with empty containers, and other states’ rules: How to dispose of pesticides and garden chemicals.
Sources (checked Thu, Oct 29, 2026): MDARD: Clean Sweep program, Michigan EGLE: Household hazardous waste.
FAQ
Is household hazardous waste disposal free in Michigan?
Often, for residents. Kent County SafeChem, Ottawa County, Detroit, Delta County and St. Clair County list free drop-off for the residents they serve, and Kalamazoo County’s center is free for several nearby counties. Some sites charge by the pound or by the item, such as the Livonia drop-off and the Alpena facility. Check each listing before you go.
Can I use a household hazardous waste site outside my county in Michigan?
Sometimes. The Kalamazoo County center is free for Barry, Berrien and St. Joseph County residents; the Livonia drop-off takes anyone for a fee; and the Delta County authority takes out-of-county waste for a fee. Most other programs serve only their own residents. Pesticides are an exception: Michigan Clean Sweep sites take them from any Michigan resident.
What if my county has no household hazardous waste program?
Call the office Michigan EGLE lists as your county’s contact (shown in the county list) about the next collection. EGLE also suggests asking stores about take-back when you buy batteries, light bulbs, motor oil or antifreeze, and Michigan law requires stores that sell car batteries to take used ones back.