HHW Collections
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Open to Berrien County Residents Only
Please No Businesses
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
PAINT PRODUCTS: Oil based paint (latex paint is NOT accepted, click HERE for latex paint disposal options), Stain, Varnish, Mineral spirits, Paint thinner/Stripper, Turpentine, Spray Paint Cans (all kinds).
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS: Used motor oil and filters, Antifreeze, Batteries, Brake fluid, Gasoline, Transmission fluid, Waxes/polishes
FUELS: Kerosene, Home heating oil, Lighter fluid
PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES: All kinds
AEROSOLS: All kinds
CLEANERS: Soaps and shampoos, Bathroom/kitchen cleaners, Waxes/polishes, Oven cleaner, Drain cleaner,
ACIDS & BASES: Muriatic acid, Battery acid, TSP, Lye
PROPANE CYLINDERS: One-pound cylinders only (not gas grill size, click HERE for disposal information)
PHOTOGRAPHY CHEMICALS: Developer, Fixer, Stop bath
MERCURY: Thermometers, Thermostats, Liquid
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Household or alkaline batteries (any size), Rechargeable (used in power tools, phones, laptops, etc), Lithium, Button cell
SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS: Chlorine, pH reducer, pH increaser
BEAUTY PRODUCTS: Hair spray, Perfume/cologne, Nail polish/remover
FLUORESCENT LIGHTS: Compact, 8-foot tubes & shorter
ADHESIVES: Caulk, Glue
MEDICAL WASTE: Outdated medicine, Pills (either in original container or combined into a baggie), Liquid, Medical sharps
MISCELLANEOUS: Cooking oil, Crack filler, Driveway sealer, Roof coating.
The Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center is open year around and is FREE for Berrien County residents to use. Berrien County residents must show ID when using this facility. Learn more at www.kalcounty.com/hhw, call the K'zoo County HHW Hotline 269-373-5211, or call the Berrien County Environmental Specialist for more information 269-983-7111 x8234.
2012 BERRIEN COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS
April 11, Wednesday, 3-7pm LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE PARKING LOT, Benton Harbor
May 19, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., Buchanan
June 13, Wednesday, 3-7pm STEVENSVILLE, location to be determined
June 23, Saturday, 9am-1pm RIVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER, 13321 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, 1 mile North of Chikaming Township Hall
July 21, Saturday, 9am - 1pm WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL, 450 E. Red Arrow Highway
August 22, Wednesday, 3-7pm APPLE VALLEY MARKET, 9067 US-31, across from Youth Fair Grounds, Berrien Springs
September 15, Saturday, 9am-1pm COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT, 2106 M-139, corner of M-139 and Starlite Dr., Benton Twp.
September 29, Saturday, 9am-1pm NEW BUFFALO CITY FIRE DEPT on North Harrison Street.
October 20, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same entrance as Recycling Station, Buchanan (Bertrand Twp.)
USER FEES
To Be Determined.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
Click on the 'non-accepted' items below for a list of disposal and recycling options.
Latex Paint
Fireworks & Ammo
Computers
Grill Size & Larger Propane Tanks
Tires
Appliances
Empty Containers
QUESTIONS?
Call (269) 983-7111 Ext. 8234 or click HERE to email the County Environmental Specialist.
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