Lucas County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Lucas County Solid Waste Management District Lucas County, Ohio.
- Address
- Not listed
- Hours
- Thursday and Saturday mornings, by appointment
- Who can use it
- Lucas County individual households only
- Cost
- $1.00 per pound; fluorescent bulbs $1 each; latex paint $1 per gallon can, $5 per 5-gallon pail
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 419-213-2230
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Lucas County Solid Waste Management District at 419-213-2230 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)Aerosols; antifreeze; brake fluid; car batteries; household batteries; cleaners; corrosives; driveway sealer; fertilizers; flammables; gasoline; herbicides; kerosene; motor oil; oil filters; oil-based paint; latex paint; paint thinner; pesticides; photo chemicals; pool chemicals; solvents; stains; varnishes; adhesives; transmission fluid; turpentine; wood preservatives; cooking oil; fluorescent bulbs
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 itLucas County individual households only
Note from the sourceThe drop-off location is given when you book; call for an appointment.
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FAQ
Who can use Lucas County Household Hazardous Waste Collection?
Lucas County individual households only
Is it free?
$1.00 per pound; fluorescent bulbs $1 each; latex paint $1 per gallon can, $5 per 5-gallon pail
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: paint thinner.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: car batteries. Accepted: household batteries.
Last checked Tue, Oct 27, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- lucascountyoh.gov/781/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Collection
- www.co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/68128