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Household Hazardous Waste & Pesticide Collection
All 2019 Special Collections have been completed. Please keep an eye on our website for the 2020 event dates and details or sign up for our monthly e-Newsletter Here.
2019 Scrap Tire Collections Click Here
2019 Household Hazardous Waste Event Dates:
- Thursday May 9 - 27,367 lbs. collected
- Thursday June 20 - 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 36,952 lbs. collected
- Thursday August 8 - 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 33,930 lbs. collected
- Saturday September 28 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 19,724 lbs. collected
- Appointments are REQUIRED. Appointments will not be accepted until approximately one month before each event. Please use the appointment tool below.
- Grand Traverse County residents may dispose of 150 pounds of hazardous materials at no charge. A $1.30/pound fee will be charged for quantities greater than 150 pounds.
Hazardous Waste from a Business, Organization, School, etc. (Very Small Quantity Generators VSQGs)
- Appointments are REQUIRED for All non-residential participants (businesses, organizations, schools, etc.)
- Schedule appointments by TELEPHONE ONLY. Call the RecycleSmart hotline at 231-995-6075. Do NOT use the online appointment system.
- Submit a 2019 Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Registration and Certification Form (once per calendar year; 5 days prior to your first event)
- Submit a Hazardous Materials Inventory Form (5 days prior to each event attending)
- There is a $1.30/pound fee for quantities of hazardous waste greater than 150 pounds.
An organization qualifies as a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) IF:
- No more than 220 pounds (or about 25 gallons) of hazardous waste is generated in a given calendar month AND
- No more than 220 pounds of hazardous was is accumulated in a given month.
Additional information about VSQGs (formerly CESQGs) and 40CFR Part 260.15 can be found here:
Michigan Clean Sweep Program (Pesticides)
The Michigan Clean Sweep Program helps protect the State's natural resources and prevent agriculture pollution by ensuring the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused or unwanted pesticides in Michigan.
Grand Traverse County participates in the Clean Sweep Program and accepts pesticide products from all Michigan residents, agri-businesses, and farms without fee.
Clean Sweep is made possible by a strong and unique local, state, federal and industry relationship.
Take It Back Directory
Go to the Take It Back Recycling Directory webpage for additional recycling location options and further information.