Allegan County hazardous waste event is Saturday

Laketown Township’s collection is June 7 at Republic facility.

All Allegan County residents can participate in the free Allegan County Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Event on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hardings Wayland, 300 Reno Drive, Wayland.

This is a drive-through event. Volunteers will unload from your vehicle and sort your items. No latex paint.

Other upcoming Allegan County waste events are 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.

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

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

The Allegan County event is not connected with next month’s Laketown Township collection.

Laketown Event

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Laketown Township residents only is Saturday, 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.

Scrap tire collection

Allegan County has also scheduled free scrap tire recycling events on 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.