NoHaz - Accepted Materials | Oakland County, MI

Acceptable Materials

Please bring only acceptable residential waste. No commercial, contractor, business or institution waste will be accepted. All liquids must be in sealed containers 5 gallon size or smaller. Below is a detailed list of accepted materials:

Home Improvement

Asphalt/roofing tar
Adhesives
Aerosol cans
Asphalt/roofing tar
Ballasts
Cutting oil
Driveway sealers
Halogen bulbs
Hand cleaners
HID lamps
Lacquers
Lighter fluid
Lubricating oils
Mercury vapor lamps
Metal polish
Paint removers
Paint thinners
Paint -- oil based – do not dry out or add anything into the paint
Paint – latex – do not dry out or add anything into the paint
Silicones
Soot remover, creosote destroyer
Wood preservatives
Wood stain
Wood varnish

Electronics*

Accessories
Cables
Calculators
CD's
CD players
Computers
Computer monitors
Computer peripherals (keyboards, speakers, zip drives, cables, mice, etc.)
Copiers
CPU's
DVD's
DVD/VCR players
Electronic games
Fax machines
Game systems
Laptops
Printers
Radios
Scanners
Telecommunications equipment
TVs (CRT tube and flat screen TVs accepted. No wood encased console TVs.)
VHS tapes

*All computer items must be desk size or smaller

Yard & Garden

Copper based algaecides
Fertilizer
Fungicides
Garden moss killer
Insecticides
Insect repellant
Lye
Muriatic acid
Pesticides
Pool chemicals
Rodent killer

Automotive

Antifreeze
Batteries
Brake fluid
Carburetor cleaner
Car polish and wax
Engine degreasers
Gasoline
Motor oil
Oil filters
Starter fluid
Transmission fluid

Household

Aerosols
Air fresheners
Ammonia cleaners
Artist paints
Batteries – household and automotive – lead, lithium, mercury, nickel cadmium, silver oxide
Bleach
Brass, copper and silver polish
Chlorine cleaners
Cleaners and polishes
Drain cleaner
Old holiday decorations: artificial snow, glass frosting, Christmas bubble lights
Nail polish and nail polish remover
Mothballs
Silica
Shoe polish
Stain removers
Tub and tile cleaners
Upholstery and carpet cleaner
Water repellants

Other

Asbestos - Acceptable quantity is limited. Call 248-858-2071 to discuss prior to bringing asbestos to a NoHaz collection. There are two types of asbestos; friable and non-friable. Friable requires more handling precautions than non-friable but both are hazardous waste. This material can be a serious health threat if not handled properly. Bag, tape and label asbestos containing materials ACM. For professional handling and disposal options, search for "Asbestos Removal and Abatement Service".
Carbon monoxide detectors
Fire extinguishers
Flares
Fluorescent lamps/lights
Inhalers and EpiPens
Kerosene
Medications (excluding controlled substances)
Mercury (including thermostats, thermometers)
Needles/syringes (in puncture proof containers like coffee cans, detergent bottles, etc.)
Photo chemicals
Propane tanks (grill size or smaller)
Radon detectors
Reactives
Smoke detectors

Unacceptable Materials

No Industrial, business or contractor waste. Materials from contractors or commercial vehicles NOT accepted.

Do NOT Bring:

Ammunition, explosives, firearms
Appliances, kitchen items
Asphalt/concrete
Business, contractor, commercial or institution waste
Compressed gas cylinders (except grill size propane tanks and fire extinguishers)
Construction and demolition waste
Controlled substances — visit: OaklandSheriff.com/OperationMedicineCabinet
Freon containing items (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers)
General recyclables (paper, plastic, Styrofoam, etc.)
Humidifiers/dehumidifiers
Medical waste (except needles, syringes; medications that are not controlled substances)
Non-stick pans
Radioactive waste
Razor blades
Shingles
Skylighter Powder, used in fireworks
Tires
Wood

For more information on disposal of unacceptable materials, please call (248) 858-5656

Alternative Disposal Options

Although some of these items are accepted at NoHaz, you can dispose of them by other means:

Carbon Monoxide, Smoke & Radon Detectors: Check for instructions on back of device to return to the manufacturer.
Prescription Medications: Learn more about Operation Medicine Cabinet.
Latex Paint: Donate to local theater groups or Habitat for Humanity. If unusable, mix with cat litter, sawdust or waste paint hardener and set out with regular trash once it has dried to a solid
Motor Oil & Automotive Batteries: Contact a discount auto supply store or your local oil change facility.
Unknown Chemicals: Contact Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.

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Additional Frequently Asked Questions

Will someone be there to help me?
Yes, residents must remain in vehicles. NoHaz workers will unload everything.

Do you hold events in the rain/snow/hot/cold?
Yes, during lightning or severe weather, the vendor may close the collection event for a period of time

Can I get my gasoline can back if I bring old gas to dispose of?
Yes, but please let workers know you want it back before they unload it

Can I drop materials to you outside of NoHaz days?
No, we do not have a storage facility for materials

Will there be document shredding at NoHaz?
No. NoHaz is only for hazardous materials. Sheriff's office offers shredding events - refer to Sheriff's office website: OCSO in the Community | Community Services

Can I bring Styrofoam, paper, plastic, etc.?
No. NoHaz is only for hazardous materials.

Do you accept air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers?
No, they contain Freon. Contact heating/cooling person to remove Freon and tag it. Waste hauler should take after it's tagged.

I don't see my community on the member list. Can I still participate?
Yes, but the cost to you is $135 per vehicle, per event

Why do some communities charge and some don't?
There is not a countywide household hazardous waste program. Each member community pays the cost for their residents to participate and decides if they will charge residents any of the cost

How much can I bring?
Must be reasonable that it is from a household. No paint contractors, no home computer repair, no collecting for several neighboring households

I have more than one carload, do I have to pay and register twice?
Yes.

Do you accept needles, Sharps?
Yes, you can also search Sharps Mail back program for mail options

Do you accept old medications, EpiPens, etc.?
Yes, but not controlled substances. Controlled substances can be disposed of through the Sheriff's Office Operation Medicine Cabinet – information can be found here: Operation Medicine Cabinet | Domestic Safety

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