Allegan County collecting tires, hazardous waste

Events are separate from the Laketown event in June.

All Allegan County residents can participate in free upcoming countywide scrap tire recycling and household hazardous waste and electronic waste events that start in April.

These events are separate from the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Laketown Township residents only on June 7 from 8-11:30 a.m. at Republic Services of Holland Westshore Recycling, 4368 60th St. For more information about the Laketown event, click here.

Countywide Events

The Allegan County scrap tire recycling events start Tuesday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Otsego Department of Public Works, 243 N. Farmer St., Otsego.

Other events are Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Salem Township Transfer Station, 4145 29th St. in Dorr; Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Casco Township Transfer Station, 123 69th St. in South Haven; and Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Otsego Department of Public Works, 243 N. Farmer St., Otsego.

Only 10 passenger tires per vehicle are legally able to be transported at a time without a scrap tire hauler registration; limit of four agricultural/semi tires per household; tires with rims will be accepted; first-come, first-serve until trailers are full; No dumping.

For large quantities of tires and for more information, contact Heather Bausick at (269) 686-4559 or resourcerecovery@allegancounty.org.

The Allegan County Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Events are Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hardings Wayland, 300 Reno Drive, Wayland; Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Fennville City Hall parking lot, 125 S. Maple St., Fennville; and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Otsego Department of Public Works, 243 N. Farmer St., Otsego.

For more information, contact Heather Bausick at (269) 686-4559 or resourcerecovery@allegancounty.org.

Bring a driver’s license or identification showing Allegan County residency.

Laketown Event

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Laketown Township residents is June 7 from 8-11:30 a.m. at Republic Services of Holland Westshore Recycling, 4368 60th St.

The fall collection day is Sept. 20.

Get a voucher before the event.

To control vehicle traffic and quantities of hazardous waste to be disposed, vouchers are required. Vouchers may be picked up at the Republic Services of Holland scale house before the collection date. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

You will need a valid ID and a current account with Republic to receive a voucher.

Vouchers are only valid for the date noted, must be presented at drop-off and will not be issued on the day of the event.

There is a limit of 200 pounds of material per voucher.

Because of the legal chain of custody required on hazardous waste, you will be required to sign a disposal form. Republic Service reserves the right to reject any items.

What will be accepted

No more than five gallons of liquids per customer.

Accepted Items: Aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries, battery acids, detergents, degreasers, drain cleaners, fertilizers, gasoline, grease, inks, light bulbs, mercury items, oil, oil-based paints, paint thinner, pesticides, propane, solvents, and thermometers.

Not Accepted: Asbestos items, compost, electronics, freon products, general waste cleaner, latex paint products, lead paint items, tires, ammunition, or flares.