Detroit Household Hazardous Waste Receiving Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Detroit Department of Public Works in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
- Address
- 2000 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48211
- Hours
- Every Thursday 7:30 am-2:00 pm; every fourth Saturday of the month 8:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Detroit residents only; no commercial waste
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 313-923-2240
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.
What they won’t take
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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FAQ
Who can use Detroit Household Hazardous Waste Receiving Facility?
Detroit residents only; no commercial waste
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 313-923-2240 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint. Accepted: paint products.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: alkaline batteries. Accepted: auto batteries.
What will they turn away?
Commercial waste; air conditioners; ammunition; explosives; appliances; construction debris; controlled substances; laboratory chemicals; car parts; radioactive materials; shock-sensitive materials; household trash; yard waste; unknown gases
- detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/refuse-collection/household-hazardous-wa
- www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/hazardous-waste/household/di