Household hazardous waste collection is Sept. 19

Voucher from Republic Services required to participate.

Republic Services on 60th Street in Laketown Township.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Laketown Township residents is Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 8-11:30 a.m. at Republic Services of Holland Westshore Recycling, 4368 60th St.

Get voucher before 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. Republic has two Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days a year. Residents may only get a voucher for one of the events.

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.

County event

Allegan County offers household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection events.

The final event for the year is Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Otsego Department of Public Works, 243 N. Farmer St., Otsego. This is a drive-through event. Please bring your items to this drop off and volunteers will unload from your vehicle and sort your items. 

No latex paint. Latex paint is not a hazardous material. Latex paint may be dried out and disposed of with garbage.

The free event is open to all Allegan County residents. Bring driver’s license or identification showing Allegan County residency.

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