Household Hazardous Material Disposal Program
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The Household Hazardous Material (HHM) Collection & Disposal Program is sponsored by the Dow Chemical Company Foundation and the Bay County Health Department (BCHD). The HHM program provides area residents with a convenient source for the safe and proper disposal of hazardous materials found in and around the home. The program is provided free-of-charge.
For more information on recycling in Bay County, please check out the Bay County Recycling Webpage |
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The Importance of Proper Disposal:
Some household hazardous materials can lead to contamination of groundwater, well water, or other water sources when spilled on the ground, poured down the drain, or placed in trash containers. To prevent this, collected materials will be properly disposed. This is your opportunity to safely and properly dispose of most hazardous materials you may have in your home including: |
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Materials Accepted |
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Automotive Products
Battery Acid
Spray Paints
Auto Polishes and Waxes
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Cleaning Products
Floor Waxes
Drain Cleaners
Oven Cleaners
Furniture Polishes
Solvents and Degreasers
Bleach and Ammonia Products
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Garden and Lawn Products
Fertilizers
Bug Sprays
Ant Poisons
Weed Killers
Poisoned Baits
Insecticide Powders
Up to one gallon of gas/oil mix per household is accepted
(used for a lawnmower, snowblower etc.
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Paint Products
Spray Cans
Paint Strippers
Brush Cleaners
Lacquers and Varnishes
Bleach and Ammonia Products
Oil-Based Paints and Thinners
(Latex paints - see below)
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Personal and Health Care Products
Dyes
Aerosols
Hair Spray
Shoe Polish
Nail Polishes and Removers
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Some materials may not be submitted for disposal as part of the Household Hazardous Materials Disposal program.
Check the table below for alternative disposal methods for these items.
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Restricted Materials |
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Alternative |
| Antifreeze |
Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change
401 N. Euclid, Bay City, MI
(989) 686-1343
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Batteries
(Cry Cell, Mercuric Oxide, Button Cells and Lithium) |
Recycle through Battery Solutions, Inc.
28680 Michigan Ave., Wayne, MI 48184
Automotive Batteries
Contact Interstate Battery of Bay City
(989) 684-1382
Batteries Plus (only rechargeable batteries)
4041 Euclid, Suite C, Bay City MI
(989) 667-8722 |
| Compressed Gas Cylinders |
Contact the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) - (989) 894-6200 |
| Explosives and Ammunition |
Contact your local or state police departments:
Bay County Sheriff Department - (989) 895-4050
Michigan State Police Post - (989)684-8834 |
| Latex Paint |
Remove lids and allow paint to air dry in a well-ventilated area. Dispose of dry paint at the curbside on trash day |
| Exterior Paint (unopened) |
Bay City Paint for Pride, Contact the City of Bay City Managers Office (989) 894-8146 |
| Liquid Wastes |
Unfortunately, fuels such as gasoline, kerosene or fuel oil cannot be accepted. "Unknown" wastes are no longer accepted. |
| Motor Oils |
Bay City Autozone (989) 989-667-1923
Advanced Auto (989) 667-5743
George's Auto Repair (989) 684-0733
Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change (989) 686-1343 |
PCB's
(Polychlorinated Biphenyls) |
Contact the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) (989) 894-6200 |
| Scrap Tires |
Contact Bay County Mosquito Control - (989) 895-4555
(June - September) |
| Wastes From Business |
Contact the Michigan Deaprtment of Natural Resources (MDNR) - (989) 684-9141 |
| Wastes From Farms |
Contact the Michigan Department of Agruiculture (MDA) (800) 292-3939 |