Solid Waste and Recycling Program Announces Spring Recycling Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 26, 2026

Solid Waste and Recycling Program Announces Spring Recycling Events

Calhoun County will hold two free collection events this Spring for Household Hazardous Waste, Appliances, Electronics, & Scrap Medal. These events accept residential materials and are open to residents of Calhoun County. We request all participants to stay inside their vehicles at the events, so staff and volunteers can unload efficiently. 

MONDAY, APRIL 27
Household Hazardous Waste, Appliances, Electronics, & Scrap Metal Collection
12 - 5:30 p.m.
Bailey Park (lot south of CO Brown Stadium - enter on Wagoner Dr.)
1350 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 
Traffic Flow: Overview map
View close up map here

MONDAY, MAY 18
Household Hazardous Waste, Appliances, Electronics, & Scrap Metal Collection
12 - 5:30 p.m.
Ketchum Field
1203 E. North St., Albion, MI
Traffic Flow: Overview Map

The following items will be collected:

Household Hazardous Waste - Oil-based paint, fuels (in fuel cans), solvents, acids bases, pesticides, household cleaners, mercury (place in Ziplock bag), medications, sharps (inside rigid puncture resistant container w/lid), household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, propane cylinders (20 pounds or smaller), gas cylinders (NO foam insulation), fire extinguishers, aerosol cans, PCB and non-PCB lamp ballasts, oxidizers, self-heating solids, flammable solids/liquid, toxic inorganics/organics, lighters, chlorophenols, lead, self-defense spray, peroxides, water-reactives, isocyanates and cyanide.

Appliances/Scrap Metal - stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, lawn mowers (remove fuel), metal patio furniture, metal railings, sheet metal, rims (no tires), metal fencing, metal doors, metal pipes, and bike frames. No items with refrigerant (AC units, dehumidifiers, freezers, and refrigerators) will be unloaded.

Electronics - stereo equipment, DVD and VHS players, projectors, gaming consoles, computers, laptops, Chromebooks, LCD and CRT computer monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, scanners, servers, switches, routers, cellphones, iPads and tablets, iPods and MP3 players, e-readers, printers, floor copiers, fax machines, copy machines, televisions (LCD, plasma, projection, and CRT), microwaves, toasters, blenders, mixers, vacuums, lead-acid batteries, power tools (including their rechargeable batteries), cameras, electronic toys, Christmas lights, and wires and cords from electronic devices.

Household Hazardous Waste Tips:

• Empty containers can be thrown away
• Latex paint is not hazardous. Tips on drying it up are available on our website.
• Please separate paint cans from the rest of your items.
• Pack your items so they stay upright.
• Use tarps and leak proof plastic totes or buckets to prevent spills in your vehicle.
• Please label all items that are not in their original packaging.
• You may be asked to park and wait if you want your gas cans returned.

If you have an item that is not on our accepted list, please check out our other recycling events, recycling guide, and tips on our website calhouncountymi.gov/recycling. 

Polystyrene is only accepted at Marshall Recycling Center.

For more information, contact
Sarah Lundy, Program Coordinator
269-969-6395
www.calhouncountymi.gov/recycling