Household hazardous waste can be brought to: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Receiving Facility
2000 E. Ferry Street (near the I-75 and I-94 freeways)
Every Thursday from 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Every Fourth Saturday of the Month from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
This facility is open to Detroit residents ONLY! There is no charge!
Acceptable Items (Home Toxics/Electronics):
- Paint & Paint Products
- Aerosol Cans
- Pesticides/Herbicides
- Batteries – Alkaline, Auto
- Fluorescent Tubes
- Propane Cylinders
- Mercury
- Corrosives – Acids, Bases
- Medical Sharps
- Medicine - OTC
- Furniture Polish
- Floor Care Products
- Gasoline
- Lighter Fluid
- Kerosene
- Oil
- Antifreeze
- Fuel
- Pool Chemicals
- Oxidizers
- Fire Extinguishers
- Smoke Detectors
- Computer Monitors
- Keyboards
- Microwave
- Mouse
- Computer Terminals
- Laptop Computers
- Printers
- Fax Machines
- Scanners
- Cable Boxes
- Cell Phones
- Typewriters
- Televisions
- DVDs/VCRs
- Gaming Units
Unacceptable Items:
- No Commercial waste
- Air Conditioning Units
- Ammunition or Explosives
- Appliances
- Construction Materials
- Construction Debris
- Controlled Substances
- No Lab Chemicals
- Miscellaneous Car Parts
- Non-Standard Gases
- Radioactive Material
- Shock-Sensitive Materials
- Standard Household Trash
- Yard Waste
- Unknown/Unidentified Gases
Pharmaceuticals and Sharps
The disposal of unwanted or expired pharmaceuticals down a drain or toilet is damaging to the environment. Research has found that small amounts of pharmaceutical drugs collect in streams, lakes and rivers by entering through wastewater treatment plants that treat residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater. The majority of these pharmaceuticals enter the sewer system through disposal of unused or expired medications down the toilet or drain. Increased amounts of pharmaceuticals in surface water bodies have been shown to increase bacterial resistance to antibiotics.
- Empty all pills, caplets, etc. into a zip lock bag prior to placement in the container.
- Take empty pill containers away for disposal in a home recycling bin.
- Remove any and all personal information from container prior to placing it in the recycling bin.
- Please only deposit needles, lancets, and similar items.
Please make sure these items are deposited in a rigid, sealed container. (HARD PLASTIC – e.g. laundry detergent containers).
For more info, you can call
Household Hazardous Waste
(313) 923-2240
