Extensive work has been completed this summer on Lake Street
Lake Street both east and west of the 94-Business Loop (BL) have had utilities replaced and new sidewalks put in. The Household Hazardous Waste Center (HHW) located on Lamont Avenue off Lake Street can be accessed from the 94-BL but there is still ongoing construction. Please watch out for construction vehicles as you make your way to HHW or other county buildings.
HHW Center closed September 8th and 9th for the Street Rods Convention – NO drop offs
Climax Township and Paw Paw Township are not participating for 2023. Residents may still use the HHW Center for a fee, more information is located at “Eligible Participants”.
Service is FREE for Kalamazoo County residents except for Climax Township.
Other participating municipalities with FREE service to residents include Berrien County; St. Joseph County; Almena and Antwerp Townships in Van Buren County.
Residents in a nonparticipating municipality may use the HHW Center for a fee plus the cost of disposal.
Payment by check or credit card is due at time of service.
Call 269-383-8742 for current participation fee and approximate disposal fee or email us.
The HHW Center is located at 1301 Lamont Avenue, Kalamazoo Michigan 49048 on the northwest corner of the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. The HHW Center is on the same street as the Sheriff's Department and Animal Services. Map to HHW Center
Tuesday & Friday |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Wednesday |
Noon - 6:00 p.m. |
Second Saturday of the Month |
8:00 a.m. - Noon |
During inclement weather Kalamazoo County may choose to close all county programs. Please call if you are unsure. The HHW Center may also close due to unforeseen circumstances such as power outages.
| 2023 Expected Closures | |
|---|---|
August 7-12, 2023 |
Closed for Youth Fair |
September 8-9, 2023 |
Closed for Street Rod Nationals |
November 7, 2023 |
Closed for Election Day |
November 11, 2023 (2nd Saturday) |
Closed for Veteran’s Day |
November 23-24, 2023 |
Closed for Thanksgiving Break |
2023 New Open Dates |
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|---|---|
November 4, 2023 (Saturday) |
OPEN |
December 26-27, 2023 |
OPEN |
A large variety of items are accepted at the HHW Center, however, check out our complete lists (Do Take) and (Do Not Take) before you pack up your vehicle. The HHW Center will NOT take latex paint, smoke alarms, medication, microwaves or used sharps. If you have any questions, call us at 269-383-8742.
The HHW Center will accept materials from small businesses, schools, places of worship and non-profit agencies located in Kalamazoo County. Check out our complete lists (Do Take) and (Do Not Take)
A Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) registration and certification form must be on file with our office. A VSQG Inventory form is also required. We can email both forms to you!
These guidance documents provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) will help determine if your business qualifies as a VSQG:
Payment is required at the time of disposal by VISA, MasterCard or check (checks can be written out to KCHCS or Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services). For more information including fees and to make an appointment, please call 269-383-8742 or email us.
Alternatives for hazardous materials disposal (call for details and fees):
Drug & Laboratory Disposal, Inc
ERG Environmental Services
Alternatives for electronic waste recycling (call for details and fees):
Schupan Escrap
Valley City Electronics
Pesticides are collected free of charge through the Clean Sweep Program.
Who can use the program?
Any Michigan homeowner, farm, greenhouse, nursery, golf course, or other end-user of pesticides can use this service.
What can I bring?
Old, unwanted, out-of-date, unusable or banned pesticides are accepted. Banned pesticides such as DDT, Chlordane, Lindane, older Woodlife wood preservative, 2,4,5 -T and Lead Arsenate are especially welcome.
How much can I bring?
There is no limit, however, if you have large quantities of pesticides (150 pounds or more) please call and make an appointment.
Is there anything not accepted?
For residents or businesses outside of Kalamazoo County, you may bring only pesticides. No fertilizer, spreader sticker, paint or other chemicals are permitted.
To recycle triple rinsed pesticide containers, contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development by calling 517-284-5612. You can also contact the current vendor directly: Container Services Network 866-225-6629.
Questions?
Email us or call 269-383-8742 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
1301 Lamont Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048
269-373-5211(HHW informational phone tree)
269-383-8742 (Please leave a message)
E-Mail
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