Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Open to Berrien County Residents Only
No Businesses Allowed
Examples of items accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections.
Berrien County does NOT have a permanent hazardous waste drop-off site and will only accept materials during the dates and times listed below.
ACCEPTED ITEMS
Household Chemicals
Garden Chemicals
Home Workshop Chemicals
Used Motor Oil
Oil Filters
Old Gasoline
Gas & Oil Mix
Antifreeze
Oil-Based Paint
Stain
Varnish
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Paint Remover
Pesticide
Herbicide
Pool Chemcials
Mercury Fever Thermometers
Mercury Thermostats
Car Batteries
Household Batteries
Outdated Medicines
Medical Sharps/Needles
Photographic Chemicals
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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2009 COLLECTION DATES & LOCATIONS
April 4, Saturday, 9am-1pm: COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT., 2106 M-139, corner of M-139 and Starlite Dr., Benton Twp.
May 23, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon: S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same entrance as the Recycling Station, Buchanan (Bertrand Twp.)
June 17, Wednesday, 3-7pm: LAKESHORE HIGH SCHOOL, corner of Cleveland & John Beers Rd., Stevensville
June 27, Saturday, 9am-1pm: FOREST LAWN LANDFILL, corner of Basswood & Forest Lawn Rd., 1 mile south of Route 12 on Basswood Rd., Three Oaks Twp.
July 18, Saturday, 9am‑1pm: WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL, 450 E. Red Arrow Highway
August 12, Wednesday, 3-7pm: APPLE VALLEY MARKET, 9067 US-31, across from the Youth Fair Grounds, next to Andrews University, Berrien Springs
September 16, Wednesday, 3-7pm: COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT., 2106 M-139, corner of M-139 and Starlite Dr., Benton Twp.
September 26, Saturday, 9am-1pm: NEW BUFFALO CITY FIRE DEPT., on North Harrison Street
October 17, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon: S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same entrance as the Recycling Station, Buchanan (Bertrand Twp.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTEDVisit the Recycling Guide on this website to find out where these materials can go for recycling or proper disposal.
Latex Paint
Fireworks & Ammo
Computers
Grill Size & Larger Propane Tanks
Tires
Appliances
Empty Containers
QUESTIONS?Call (269) 983-7111 Ext. 8234 or Email the Resource Recovery Office
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