 By: Wendy Warren, District Manager
Do you have old light bulbs, paints, electronics, cleaners, or other items sitting around your house that you are just waiting to get rid of?? These materials, classified as Household Hazardous Waste, are “leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic” (EPA). Proper storage and disposal are important for not only the safety of ourselves and others, but also for the protection of our environment. Thankfully, many areas, including our own, provide disposal programs which keep these substances out of landfills which can leach into the groundwater. Antrim Conservation District will host HHW collection days in Elk Rapids on May 18th (tires only) and June 15th (no tires), Bellaire on August 3rd, and Mancelona on September 14th. Each household of Antrim county may bring up to 100 lbs. of household hazardous waste free of charge. Typical waste accepted at these events includes pesticides, fertilizers, cleansers, poisons, auto fluids, used oil, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, computers, T.V.s, and oil-based paints. Scrap tires will also be accepted (up to 10 free per household) and will not count towards the 100 lb. limit. Waste weighing more than 100 lbs. will be charged a fee of $1.00 per pound. Additionally, latex paint will be charged a separate fee of $1.00 per gallon. Because it is not hazardous, homeowners are encouraged to mix latex paint with sawdust or kitty litter, let it solidify then place it in their regular garbage, rather than bringing it to the household hazardous waste event. The cost to taxpayers for these events is kept to a minimum by utilizing volunteers to help unload waste from vehicles. Antrim Conservation District is seeking businesses who would like to display their logo or sign in exchange for volunteer help. Non-profits in the area will receive a donation from the Antrim Conservation District in exchange for volunteer assistance (volunteers over 18 years of age). Call (231) 533-8363 ext. 1 to register as a volunteer or to get more information. For more information about ACD’s HHW collection days, click here, stop by our office at 4820 Stover Rd. in Bellaire, or call us at (231)533-8363. Kalkaska Conservation District will host their HHW collection day on July 20th. See their website at www.kalkaskaconservation.org or call their office at (231) 258-3307 for more information. Source: https://www.epa.gov/hw/household-hazardous-waste-hhw
11 Comments
8/9/2019 04:07:15 am
This is very informational,thanks for posting this and hope people take it more seriously
Good post. Thank you for sharing Household Hazardous Waste. Especially, I like the ways of Alternatives to Household Hazardous Waste that you shared above. I also found an article covering Loft 5 TYPES OF WASTE; DO YOU KNOW THEM? (https://www.dtmskips.co.uk/blog/types-of-waste/) 7/11/2021 09:35:50 pm
It's awesome that you mention that recycling your computer is good for the environment. I have an old computer that I need to get rid of, so I'm thinking about recycling it. I'm going to look for a good provider of computer recycling services in the area that I can use. 5/4/2023 06:09:04 am
Thank you for spreading awareness about the importance of proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste. It's great to see that programs like Antrim Conservation District's HHW collection days provide a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of these potentially dangerous materials. It's also commendable that the cost to taxpayers is kept low through the use of volunteers, and that businesses and non-profits have the opportunity to get involved and support the initiative. 5/5/2023 05:57:32 am
Thank you, Wendy Warren, for raising awareness about the importance of proper disposal of household hazardous waste. It's great to hear that Antrim and Kalkaska Conservation Districts are providing free collection events for these materials and utilizing volunteers to minimize the cost to taxpayers. 9/12/2023 04:37:54 am
Thank you for sharing this valuable information about household hazardous waste disposal. It's crucial to raise awareness about the proper disposal of these items to protect both our environment and our communities. Do you have any additional tips for safely storing these materials in the meantime before the collection days? Also, have you seen any innovative ways to repurpose or recycle certain household hazardous waste items? 11/10/2023 03:56:17 am
This is a fantastic initiative by Antrim Conservation District to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and protect the environment. The community involvement through volunteer participation is commendable, showcasing a collaborative effort for a cleaner and safer living space. Thank you for organizing these collection days and promoting responsible waste management! It's disheartening to witness the escalating garbage crisis in Yerevan, affecting the daily lives of its residents. While fingers are pointed at Sanitek and the municipality, it's crucial for both parties to collaborate transparently and urgently to find a sustainable solution. The citizens deserve a clean and well-managed city, and I hope decisive actions will be taken soon. Leave a Reply. |
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