Household Hazardous Waste Special Collection Day - Saturday, September 22

The Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center will be holding a special collection for Portage residents on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect unwanted hazardous waste. The HHW Center is located at 1301 Lamont Street (next to the fairgrounds).  No drop-off fees will be charged for Portage residents.

The following materials are accepted at the center:
  • Aerosols
  • Batteries
  • Cleaners
  • Computers and monitors
  • TV's and stereos
  • Anti-freeze
  • Gasoline
  • Motor oil 
  • Oil-based paint (no latex paint)
  • Pesticides
Other hazardous wastes are also accepted.  Please note the HHW Center is open year-round and is always FREE for Portage residents.  Regular hours are:

Tuesdays and Fridays:  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12 Noon to 6 p.m.
2nd Saturday of every month:  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Call the HHW Center at (269) 373-5211 or go online at www.kalcounty.com/hhw for more information.