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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
The HHW Center will be closed from December 22 - January 1.
The site will return to normal hours on Tuesday, January 2.
We now have two facilities for residents to drop off household hazardous waste.
Weekday Collections at the HHW Center on Five Mile Road.
- Weekday appointments are required.
Saturday Collection Events will still take place at the Home Toxics Center on Zeeb Road.
- Saturday events have ended for 2023 and will resume in April 2024.
Weekday Drop-Offs at the HHW Center
Address & Phone Number
10843 W. Five Mile Rd. Northville, MI 48168
734-222-3950
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only Tuesday - Thursday
Who can use this service?
To use this service, you must:
- Be a Washtenaw County or Northville Township, or the City of Northville resident and
- The items must not have been used for a business, government entity, or other organization.
*Pesticides can be accepted regardless of business use or out-of-county residency.
Saturday Drop-Off Events at the Home Toxics Center on Zeeb.
Address & Phone Number
705 N Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-222-3950
Hours of Operation
Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - View the calendar for details.
Who can use this service?
To use this service, you must:
- Be a Washtenaw County resident and
- The items must not have been used for a business, government entity, or other organization.
*Pesticides can be accepted regardless of business use or out-of-county residency.
- Calendar
- directions: saturday home toxics center
- DIRECTIONS: WEEKDAY HHW CENTER
- Packaging Instructions
- Accepted Items
- Items we DO NOT Take
- where do my home toxics go?
- Medication disposal locations
- Business and state-wide resources
- Inclement weather notice
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The Washtenaw County Home Toxics Center is in the back parking lot of 705 N Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor. The facility is located between the Washtenaw County Road Commission and Scio Township Hall.
See the map below for detailed directions.
Never drop-off toxic materials without a County employee to assist you. Leaving toxic materials outside the collection area fence or anywhere in the parking lot is illegal and strictly prohibited.
Directions for Saturday Drop-Offs at the Home Toxics Center:
- Step 1: Pull into the driveway off of N Zeeb Road (shared with Scio Township Hall)
- Step 2: Continue to the rear parking lot
- Step 3: Turn at the 4th drive and stop at the check-in station where a staff member will be present
- Step 4: Pull into an unloading lane when directed
- Step 5: After you have been unloaded, turn left to exit
The HHW Center is located on the premises of the GFL Arbor Hills Landfill at 10843 Five Mile Rd, Northville.
See the images below for detailed directions.
Never drop-off toxic materials without a County employee to assist you. Leaving toxic materials outside the collection area fence or anywhere in the parking lot is illegal and strictly prohibited.
General Safety Tips
- Bring materials in their original containers. If this isn’t possible, label the container if you know what the material or chemical is.
- Use containers that have secure screw tops (five-gallon pails are okay). Do not use containers with press tops such as cottage cheese containers.
- Do not bring items in glass bottles or jars, unless it is the original container.
- Keep automotive fluids like motor oil and anti-freeze separate. Do not put them in the same container. If you are filling a container that is one gallon or larger, leave at least two inches of air space at the top.
- Oil - Motor and all cooking oils - canola, olive, peanut, vegetable, etc. Please bring in containers no larger than 6 gallons. Multiple containers are acceptable.
- Place all cans and bottles in a rigid box (cardboard or plastic tote). If a container is leaking, place it in a plastic bag and then put the bag in a box.
Wastes from businesses, government entities, and other organizations are not accepted.
Acceptable Items
- Acids and Bases
- Adhesive, Glue
- Aerosols (excluding refrigerants)
- Automotive Fluids
- Antifreeze
- Brake or power steering fluid
- Diesel fuel
- Gasoline
- Motor oil
- Transmission fluid
- Windshield washer fluid
- Batteries - Please follow the Battery packaging instructions to prevent fires
- Automotive (Lead Acid) Batteries Please keep them separate from household batteries.
- Household Batteries
- Bulbs - Fluorescent lights packaging instructions
- CFLs
- LEDs
- U-shaped tubes
- Tubes up to four feet in length are accepted
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Compressed Gases
- Butane tanks
- Propane tanks
- MAPP gas
- Refrigerants
- Cooking Oil - The oil must be liquid and pourable.
- Canola,
- Olive
- Peanut
- Vegetable, etc.
- Fabric Dye
- Fire Extinguishers
- Flammables
- Gasoline/motor oil mix
- Kerosene
- Starting fluids
- Flares
- Handheld Electronics with built-in batteries
- Cell phones
- Tablets
- Handheld gaming devices
- Mp3 players
- Rechargeable electronics
- Home Cleaning Products
- Ammonia
- Bleach
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Polishes
- Home Repair Products
- Glues
- Caulking
- Inhalers
- Liquid Asphalt and Roofing Tar
- Mercury - Mercury packaging instructions
- Mercury-Containing Devices - Mercury-containing devices packaging instructions
- thermometers
- thermostats
- Mothballs
- Nail Polish and Remover
- Paint - Paints and stains packaging instructions
- Latex Paint: Only paint that is still liquid is accepted.
- If the cans are empty or the paint is totally dried out, put cans in the trash with the lid off. To dry latex paint at home so you can put it in the trash, add materials like clay-based cat litter to the paint to speed up the drying process.
- Oil Paint:
- Paints and primers with or without lead are accepted. Accepted liquid or dry, as well as rags and other items contaminated with oil paint.
- Latex Paint: Only paint that is still liquid is accepted.
- Paint Thinners, Removers, Strippers, Solvents, Stains, and Varnishes
- Pesticides - Any Michigan resident or business can bring these items to us as part of the Clean Sweep Program through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Fungicides
- DDT
- Chlordane, etc.
- Photography Chemicals
- Pool Chemicals
- Polishes and Cleaners
- Propane Tanks: 1 lb. and 20 lb. both accepted
- Rat and Rodent Poison
- Rust Remover
- Medical Sharps - Sharps packaging instructions
- Smoke Detectors
Wastes from businesses, government entities, and other organizations are not accepted.
This list does not cover all items not accepted at our facilities. If you have questions please email us or call 734-222-3950.
Items we do not accept:
- Asbestos
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Batteries in a serial configuration
- Business Waste
- Compost / Yard Waste
- Empty Containers
- Electronic Waste
- Electrical Ballasts
- Explosives, Ammunition, and Fireworks
- Fertilizer and plant food without herbicide, fungicide, or pesticide
- Foam Packaging and Containers
- Fluorescent tube bulbs longer than 4 feet in length
- Freon Appliances (PDF)
- Froth-Pak Insulation (Do-it-yourself home foam sealants/insulations/adhesive cylinders with spray nozzles )
- Helium Tanks
- Incandescent and Halogen light bulbs
- Medical Waste such as blood, gauze, linen, etc.
- Medication and Pharmaceuticals
- Laboratory Chemicals
- Oxygen and CO2 Tanks
- Radioactive Materials
- Recyclables like cardboard, plastics, glass, etc.
- Tires
- Trash
We 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.
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.
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.
The safety of our staff and residents is our top priority. The Home Toxics Center may close due to severe weather such as hail, lightning, and thunder. The center will remain closed for 30 minutes after hearing the last sound of thunder. Additionally, the center will close when a National Weather Service warning is in effect.
If the center unexpectedly closes, residents who have a scheduled appointment will be notified and offered an opportunity to reschedule.
The National Weather Service may issue warnings for severe conditions related to:
- Heat
- Ice
- Rain
- Snow
- Sleet
- Tornado
- Wind
- etc.