KALAMAZOO COUNTY AGENCIES

Kalamazoo County Environmental Health Department

The local health agency is responsible for water testing, private well and on-site sewage construction codes and permits, and other county environmental health programs such as lead abatement, surface water quality monitoring, swimming pool inspections, and wellhead protection. The Health Department maintains a groundwater database including well logs and water quality information.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

3299 Gull Rd.
Nazareth, MI 49074-0042
(269) 373-5210
Contacts: Director or Groundwater Specialist

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Program

The Household Hazardous Waste Center accepts materials from all Kalamazoo County residents except residents of the city of Galesburg. There is no charge for residents to use the center. Materials accepted include batteries, corrosives, mercury, oil-based paint, pesticides, motor oil and solvents.

Hours: Tuesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, noon - 6 p.m.
Second Saturday of each month 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

1301 Lamont Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 383-8741
Contact: Facility Manager

Kalamazoo County-MSU Extension

Extension staff provide information on environmental educational projects as they pertain to agriculture and your home.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Room 302
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 383-8830
Contact: County Extension Director

Kalamazoo Conservation District

The Conservation District personnel provide technical and educational assistance through conservation plans, well abandonment, irrigation scheduling, and pest management plans along with other activities.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1911 W. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-1258
Contact: District Conservationist

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