Hazardous Waste

If a product contains one or more of the following properties, it is considered hazardous:

• Flammable
• Combustible
• Explosive/Reactive
• Corrosive
• Toxic

Look for words on the label such as warning, danger, poison, toxic, flammable, and hazardous.

Unwanted household chemicals and cleaners, outdated medication, garage liquids and chemicals, yard and garden products, mercury items, workshop chemicals, etc. should not be placed in with regular household trash. Getting unwanted hazards out of the home and disposed properly will protect both public and environmental health.

• Berrien County Home Chemical Collections: These collection events are open to Berrien County residents only, no business waste is allowed. Berrien County conducts a number of collection events per year, in various places around the County. County residents can participate at any of the collection sites. 
• Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center: Berrien County residents can use the permanent household hazardous waste center in Kalamazoo County free of charge. This Center is open year around. Berrien County residents must show an ID with an address when using this facility. Learn about hours of operation, location, list of accepted items and more at the Kalamazoo County HHW Center website or call 269-373-5211 for details.