Household Special Waste

MMWA Household Special Waste 

Drop-Off Program

Here’s How It Works

·         Free of charge.

·         No appointment necessary.

·         Household waste only.

To participate you must:

·         Be a Saginaw County resident.  Proof of residency is required.

·         Bring material in original labeled containers.

·         Bring material in 5 gallon or smaller containers.  NO barrels.

Special Notes:

·         Per Federal/State environmental law, we cannot accept business waste.

·         For safety reasons, containers are not returned.

Transport your containers safely

·         Keep products in original, labeled container.

·         Do NOT pour products together into one container.

·         Adequately seal all containers to prevent accidental spills

·         Place the products in a box, bag or other container

·         Secure the box in the trunk or rear section of your vehicle to prevent spillage in the event of sudden stops.

Acceptable Items

Automotive Products

Used motor oil

Anti-freeze

Gasoline

Windshield washer fluid

Cleaning products

Lead-acid batteries

Household Products

Fluorescent bulbs

Rechargeable batteries

Smoke detectors

Drain opener

Ammonia

Kerosene

Home Improvement

Latex paint 

Oil-based paint 

Stains

Varnish

Paint Thinner

Glues/adhesives

Asphalt and roofing tar

Lawn and Garden

Fertilizer

Weed killer

Pesticides

Insecticides

Herbicides

Pool Chemicals

Miscellaneous

Lead

Mercury

Acids

Dyes

Degreasers

Non-Acceptable

Business wastes

Explosives 

Ammunition

Tires

Asbestos

Mid Michigan Waste Authority

7950 Gratiot Suite #5

Saginaw, MI 48609

(989) 781-9555

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