Household Waste Guide

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Household Hazardous Waste

A household hazardous product is a material that may threaten human or animal health or the environment when disposed of improperly. Kent County operates four centers (Rockford, Northwest Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming) that are available throughout the year for disposal of hazardous products from your home.

Items commonly included in the Household Hazardous Waste Program:

Adhesives, Glues, Cements Aerosols & Fire Extinguishers Air-conditioning Refrigerants Antifreeze & Flushes Batteries (household) Carburetor & Fuel Injection Cleaners Caulking & Sealants Charcoal Lighter Fluid Degreasers & Spot Removers Fertilizers Fluorescent Lights Fuel Additives Fungicides & Disinfectants Gasoline or Gas & Oil mix Insect Sprays & Traps Mercury Fever Thermometers

Mercury Thermostats Motor oil Oil-based Paints & Stains Paint Strippers & Removers Photo & Pool chemicals Propane Cylinders 16 oz. (or less) Rodent Poisons Roof Coatings & Sealants Solvents, Thinners, Turpentine Toilet, Drain & Septic Tank Cleaners Transmission & Brake Fluid Tub, Tile & Shower Cleaners Weed Killers & Herbicides White Gas - Coleman fuel Wood & Metal Cleaners & Polishes Wood Preservatives

We do not accept latex paint , medical waste, pharmaceuticals, ammunition or fireworks.

Disposal:

1. Make a brief list of the quantity and types of items you wish to dispose of.
2. Call (616) 336-2570 (then press 0) to make an appointment or request an appointment online. Schedule an appointment on a collection day or at the site that is most convenient. Due to the nature of the materials and to save you time when dropping off materials, appointments are taken at each of our four centers. Specific directions to the site will be given when you make the appointment. Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel if you are unable to keep your appointment.
3. Transport the materials to the collection site at your appointment time. To protect you, your passengers and your vehicle, place items in plastic-lined cardboard boxes in the trunk or back seat, away from children & pets. 

The Household Hazardous Waste Program is a service for Kent County residents. Material will not be accepted from business, schools, institutions, commercial farmers or non-Kent County residents.