Hazardous Waste Collection Event In Houghton County

Houghton County Emergency Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Friday, July 6, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Macdonald Street behind the Lake Linden Village Park

There is no cost for Houghton County resident flooding victims.  Businesses, schools, institutions, commercial farmers and non-Houghton County residents are not eligible to participate.

Items accepted:

• Aerosols
• Antifreeze/motor oil/automotive fluids
• Solvents/flammable/oil-based paint
• Pesticides
• Electronics
• Latex paint
• Reactives/oxidizers
• Corrosives (acids / bases)
• Miscellaneous cleaners and toxics
• Mercury (liquid and devices)
• Batteries (mixed household)
• Medical Sharps (must arrive in rigid container)
• Fluorescent lamps
• PCB electrical equipment
• Fire extinguishers
• Propane cylinders
• Smoke detectors
• Non-controlled substance pharmaceuticals and over the counter medications

Items not accepted:

• Weapons
• Explosives
• Construction materials/debris
• Appliances
• Radioactive materials (other than smoke detectors)
• Shock-sensitive materials
• Standard household trash
• Tires
• Yard waste

When preparing waste for the collection:

ü  Do not mix waste materials.

ü  Place material with damaged containers in a secondary container that is closed to prevent release/exposure during transport and collection.

ü  Ensure labels are visible and secondary containers are marked.

ü  Keep “like” containers together.

ü  Place containers in a lined box or plastic container to keep materials upright during transport.

ü  Containers larger than a 5-gallon bucket require special approval.