Not all trash is created equal, therefore MMWA is hosting its FREE disposal of hazardous waste open ONLY for residents of Saginaw County, Bethany Township, Village of Breckenridge, and Wheeler Township. All events will be held at MMWA located at 2063 S. Miller Rd., Saginaw. Residents MUST make an appointment. Proof of residency will be REQUIRED.

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

PAINT PRODUCTS: Turpentine, Paint Thinners, Strippers & Removers, Oil-Based/Latex Paints, Stains, Varnish, Shellac, Other Solvent-Based Paint Products, Wallpaper Cement, Spray Paint.

OUTDOOR PRODUCTS: Swimming Pool Chemicals, W**d Killers, Septic Tank Degreasers, Asphalt Sealers, Caulking Compounds, Joint Compounds, Root Cements, Pesticides.

AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS: Grease & Rust Solvents, Fuel Additives, Carburetor Cleaners, Transmission/Brake Fluid, Antifreeze, Car (lead-acid), Truck, Motorcycle, and Marine Batteries, Gas, Oil, Gas Oil Mixture, Road Flares (No Marine Flares).

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS: Drain Openers, Rug Cleaners, Wood & Metal Cleaners, Adhesives/Solvents, Rechargeable Batteries, Lithium and Lead Acid Batteries, Spot Removers, Dry Cleaning Fluid, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, Kerosene.

HOUSEHOLD OTHER: Acids, Caustics, Solvents, Flammables, Oxidizers, Reactives, Lead, Mercury (Thermostats & Thermometers), Fluorescent Tubes, Aerosols.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: Televisions, Computers, Monitors, Hard Drives, Laptops, Keyboards, Mice, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Phones, Tablets, Miscellaneous Cables & Cords.

UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

Explosives & Ammunition, Infectious or Medical Waste, Prescription Drugs, Tires, Gas Cylinders, Radioactive Waste, Unidentified Waste, Alkaline Batteries (Trash), Appliances/White Goods, Freon/Refrigerants, Containers Larger than 5 Gallons.

***Farms, schools, businesses, churches and contractors will be turned away, no commercial/industrial waste accepted.

***There are no permanent drop off locations in the Saginaw County for household hazardous waste, only the listed collection dates.

For questions, contact MMWA at (989) 781-9555.