Household hazardous waste drop-off day in Otsego County set for Saturday

Gaylord Herald Times
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GAYLORD — This year’s Household Hazardous Waste Day for Otsego County residents is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Otsego County Road Commission, 669 W. McCoy Road in Gaylord.

Scrap tires and electronics will be accepted for recycling.

This event is free for county residents and landowners, with the exception of a $5 fee for televisions, and is made possible by the Otsego County Recycling Millage and grants from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Accepted items: adhesives, aerosol cans, propane cylinders, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, batteries, oil-based paints and stains, paint thinner and wood strippers, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, household cleaners and solvents, household/automotive lubricants, motor oil and gasoline, pool and spa chemicals, medications, vitamins, supplements, ammonia, antifreeze, lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes, transmission/brake fluids, nail polish, nail polish remover, mercury, thermometers, PCB-containing lamp ballasts, asbestos-contaminated materials, inks and printer cartridges.

Not Accepted: Modern latex paint, weapons, explosives, ammunition, radioactive materials, construction debris, asphalt, shingles, building supplies, and general trash.

Helpful Hints:

  • Please do not mix liquids. Keep them in their original container if possible.

  • When you arrive at the drop-off, please stay in your vehicle. The contractors will unload materials from your vehicle.

  • To dispose of latex paint, add kitty litter, sawdust, or shredded paper to the paint can and stir until all liquid is absorbed. After it dries, throw the paint can (with lid off) away with your regular garbage.

  • Hazardous waste disposal is available for businesses by appointment only. Cost is $50 plus $1 per pound. Call the Otsego Conservation District office at (989) 732-4021 to schedule an appointment.

Electronics Recycling

$5 for each television

Accepted for free: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets and computer monitors, computer keyboards and mice, desktop fax machines, desktop printers, gaming consoles, DVD players and VCRs, desktop scanners, cell phones.

Not Accepted: Ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, vacuums, coffee makers, toasters, mixers, lamps, irons, blow dryers, curling irons.

Tire Recycling

Accepted: Passenger car/truck tires, semi tires, and tractor tires. Must be smaller than 4’ tall and 12” wide. Can be on rim. Maximum 15 tires per household.

Not Accepted: Forestry tires, airplane tires.

Contact the Otsego Conservation District office at (989) 732-4021 with any questions, or email lbenjamin@otsegocountymi.gov.

This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Household hazardous waste drop-off day in Otsego County set for Saturday