Home Toxics (Paint, Oil, Pesticides & More)

All appointments are subject to postponement due to inclement weather such as high winds, high heat, thunder, lightning, exceptionally low temperatures, and more. 

Staff will notify appointments if we cannot serve you as planned. 

A closed Saturday Collection Event notification will be posted to the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioners Office home page and Facebook page. 

Please check online or call ahead if you are uncertain.

There are many products in your home that are considered "household hazardous waste" and must be disposed of properly - like paints, oils, cleaning chemicals, and more. Household hazardous wastes can ultimately make their way into our water, soil, and air, causing environmental and public health issues. 

The Home Toxics Center aims to make a difference in our community by safely disposing of or recycling our residents’ home toxics.

When preparing to buy a new product for your home, read the label first to see if it poses a threat. It may be hazardous if words such as: warning, caution, flammable, poison, danger, corrosive, combustible, toxic, or hazardous are on the label.

Learn about household hazardous waste from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Learn more about household hazardous waste from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

The Home Toxics Center cannot accept medications for disposal, but there are many other locations that can! Visit the Medication Disposal Network to find Washtenaw County locations that accept medications or sharps. 

For out-of-county medication or sharps disposal, check out EGLE's Household Drug Takeback Map for locations across the state.

Business Resources for Hazardous Waste Removal 

EGLE Environmental Consultant Directory - A directory of environmental consultants for waste and other environmental services.

Other Counties

Livingston County Department of Public Works - Holds household hazardous waste events, typically one each in spring, summer, and fall. 

Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste - Holds a few large household hazardous waste events each year. Wayne County is now also offering a voucher program for residents to dispose and recycle of their household hazardous waste five days a week at ERG Environmental Services in Livonia. Find more information and event dates here.  

State-wide: EGLE maintains a list of contacts and resources for other Michigan Counties. Chose the "EGLE County Recycling and HHW Contact List" on this page to find additional resources.