Delta Solid Waste Management Authority Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Delta Solid Waste Management Authority in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan.
- Address
- 5701 19th Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm; Thursday 8:00 am-6:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am-noon
- Who can use it
- Delta County residents free; out-of-county residents pay
- Cost
- Free for Delta County residents; out-of-county residents $50 a ton ($10 minimum, which covers up to 400 lb); clean oil, pesticides and herbicides free for anyone
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 906-786-9056
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Delta Solid Waste Management Authority at 906-786-9056 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- –Paint
- –Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Household hazardous waste; used oil; pesticides; herbicides; light bulbs; mercury devices
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itDelta County residents free; out-of-county residents pay
Note from the sourceAt the Delta County Landfill. Bring clean oil in a container that can be left.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 53 mi away · 600 County Road NP, Marquette, MI 49855Who can use it: Marquette County residents only; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 180 mi away · 4395 W M-32, Alpena, MI 49707Who can use it: The price sheet lists an out-of-county membership of $60 a year; call before bringing waste from outside Alpena County
- Permanent drop-off · 194 mi away · 16850 Comstock Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417Who can use it: Ottawa County residents; household waste only
- Permanent drop-off · 196 mi away · 15600 68th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404Who can use it: Ottawa County residents; household waste only
- Permanent drop-off · 198 mi away · 2908 Ten Mile, Rockford, MI 49341Who can use it: Household waste only; no waste from businesses, farms, schools or institutions
- Permanent drop-off · 206 mi away · 1045 Wealthy St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504Who can use it: Household waste only; no waste from businesses, farms, schools or institutions
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FAQ
Who can use Delta Solid Waste Management Authority Hazardous Waste Drop-off?
Delta County residents free; out-of-county residents pay
Is it free?
Free for Delta County residents; out-of-county residents $50 a ton ($10 minimum, which covers up to 400 lb); clean oil, pesticides and herbicides free for anyone
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 906-786-9056 to check.
Last checked Sun, Nov 1, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- deltacountymi.gov/delta-solid-waste-management-authority/dswma-hazardous-waste/
- deltacountymi.gov/delta-solid-waste-management-authority/
- www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/hazardous-waste/household/di