Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Household Hazardous Waste Day is a one-day event where City of Auburn Hills' residents can drop off any materials which are considered hazardous to the environment and cannot be disposed of with regular weekly trash pickup. This annual event is only available to residents of the City of Auburn Hills and proof of residency is required (driver's license or utility bill with Auburn Hills address).
Accepted Materials
- Computers, televisions, microwaves, household batteries, any electronic devices
- Household chemicals, solvents, moth balls, expired medications, mercury debris, cleaning products, solvent-based glue, fluorescent lightbulbs
- Fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, rat poison
- Automotive oils, gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuels, brake fluid, anti-freeze, acid-filled batteries, acid, solvents, waxes, lubricants
- Solvents, oils, glues, caulking, paint thinner, turpentine, varnishes, wood preservatives, epoxy, empty propane tanks
Non-Accepted Materials
- Latex paint/water-based is paint not accepted because these are not considered hazardous waste products. Latex paint can be solidified by opening the container and letting it dry, or using an absorbent such as sand or kitty litter. Once solidified, the container can be disposed of in regular household garbage. Please help us defray the cost of paying a hazardous waste collection vendor for the disposal of water-based paints.
- Commercially generated waste, radioactive waste, explosives, ammunition, shock sensitive materials, industrial compressed gas cylinders, medical waste (needles, sharps, syringes).
Alternative Hazardous Waste Collection Options
Another option for disposing of hazardous waste is to participate in Oakland County's NoHaz collection events. Please note that the City of Auburn Hills is not a member community, therefore, residents who participate will be charged per collection event. Please visit oakgov.com for more information about event scheduling, locations, and accepted materials.