MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Calhoun County residents are being invited by local government officials to take part in a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon that will be held in the parking lot behind the County Building on West Green Street in Marshall.
Residential materials will only be accepted. Those who drop off items will be required to stay in their vehicles and wear masks due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizers are asking that any allowable paint be separated and that items be packed carefully, so they do not spill while in transport. Paint containers may not be able to be returned.
Calhoun County is also planning to host a scrap tire collection on Monday, June 14 in Athens as well as a collection of electronics, scrap metal and scrap tires at Ketchum Field in Albion on June 26.
The following items will be accepted on May 22:
Household hazardous waste – oil-based paint and stain, fuels (must be in approved container), solvents, acids, bases, pesticides, household cleaners, metallic mercury, medications, sharps, household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, smoke detectors, motor oil, antifreeze, propane cylinders, fire extinguishers, aerosol cans, and PCB-containing lamp ballasts. No latex paint will be allowed.
