Household Hazardous Waste

collection guidelines

Portage County Residents ONLY, MUST provide ID
Residential waste only, NO BUSINESSES
NO SMOKING
Drive in, follow instructions and stay in your vehicle.

Hours

First Monday of the month from 2-6 p.m. (excluding federal holidays)

*Collection dates, hours and acceptable materials are subject to change

Accepted Materials

Acids
Adhesives
Aerosol cans
Fluorescent lights
Fuel
Herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers
Household cleaners
Mercury (must be double bagged and in a jar if it's in liquid form)
Oil-based paint, stains, thinners (wet, with lids)
Pool chemicals
Solvents

Unaccepted Materials

Weapons
Explosives
Construction materials/debris
Radioactive materials
Standard household trash
Compressed gas cylinders
Medical waste
Propane tanks

Latex paint

Latex paint is not hazardous but is collected during the same hours as HHW collection

Is it latex?

Look for the one or more of the following terms on the can label: acrylic, latex, water-based, soap and water clean-up.