Hazardous waste can never be placed in your trash cart. Instead, it needs to be disposed at the Ingham County Health Department. The Health Department offers free collection of substances such as the following:
- Pesticides
- Oil paint and paint products (ex. thinners, solvents, varnish)
- Photographic chemicals (ex. chemicals used to develop photos)
- Cleaners, polishers, gasoline and flammables
- Aerosols
- Home repair products (ex. thermometers, thermostats)
- Asphalt and bases (pool chemicals)
- Automotive products
The Health Department is located at 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing and can be contacted at (517) 887-4312 for additional information.