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Ingham County residents can dispose of common household hazardous items, such as oil-based paints and solvents. The site is located at the Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 South Cedar Street in Lansing. [Download 2012 flyer]

2012 Schedule: Every Thursday, May 3 through Sept. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m.

The County will accept the following:

• acids & bases (pool chemicals, toilet bowl cleaners)
• automotive products (brake, steering, transmission fluid)
• aerosol containing products (empty cans can be recycled)
• asphalt sealer & roofing tar
• pesticides (weed killers, insecticides)
• cell phones
• cleaners & polishers
• fluorescent lights and ballasts (removed from fixture)
• fuel oil
• flammables (gasoline, lighter fluids, etc.)
• home repair products (glues, caulk, etc.)
• medications (over the counter & prescription) [learn more]
• mercury (thermometers, thermostats. Place in a ziplock bag)
• oil paint & paint products (thinners, mineral spirits, stains)
• photographic chemicals
• propane tanks (1 pound size)
• wood preservatives

The County will NOT accept the following:

• latex paints [disposal tips]
• explosives/ammunition
• radioactive materials
• automotive batteries
• empty containers
• business waste
• waste oil and antifreeze
• 20 lb propane tanks
• electronics/computers/TV's/appliances
• products in 55 gallon drums
• alkaline batteries

Ingham County residents can dispose of common household hazardous items, such as oil-based paints and solvents. The site is located at the Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 South Cedar Street in Lansing. [Download 2012 flyer]

2012 Schedule: Every Thursday, May 3 through Sept. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m.

The County will accept the following:

• acids & bases (pool chemicals, toilet bowl cleaners)
• automotive products (brake, steering, transmission fluid)
• aerosol containing products (empty cans can be recycled)
• asphalt sealer & roofing tar
• pesticides (weed killers, insecticides)
• cell phones
• cleaners & polishers
• fluorescent lights and ballasts (removed from fixture)
• fuel oil
• flammables (gasoline, lighter fluids, etc.)
• home repair products (glues, caulk, etc.)
• medications (over the counter & prescription) [learn more]
• mercury (thermometers, thermostats. Place in a ziplock bag)
• oil paint & paint products (thinners, mineral spirits, stains)
• photographic chemicals
• propane tanks (1 pound size)
• wood preservatives

The County will NOT accept the following:

• latex paints [disposal tips]
• explosives/ammunition
• radioactive materials
• automotive batteries
• empty containers
• business waste
• waste oil and antifreeze
• 20 lb propane tanks
• electronics/computers/TV's/appliances
• products in 55 gallon drums
• alkaline batteries