Auburn Hills Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 2025: A Community Success

Posted on: June 10, 2025

On May 10, 2025, the City of Auburn Hills hosted its annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling event at our Public Works facility. This event provides city residents with a convenient method to responsibly dispose of household hazardous materials and keep those items from entering the solid waste stream (landfills), or worse yet, the environment.

In total, we had residents deliver over 28,227 pounds of hazardous waste! The most common materials that were dropped off were electronic devices (16,930 pounds), household batteries (2,568 pounds), automotive fluids (2,581 pounds), toxic products (1,529 pounds), and oil-based paints and solvents (1,000 pounds). Pesticides (560 pounds), pharmaceuticals (60 pounds), propane and fire extinguishers (852 pounds), fluorescent light bulbs (485 pounds), and aerosols (370 pounds) were also dropped off, among other items.

The variety of materials collected demonstrates the importance of this service in keeping potentially harmful substances out of our regular waste stream. From mercury devices and medical sharps to reactive chemicals and electronic equipment, proper disposal ensures these materials are recycled, treated, or disposed of safely according to environmental regulations.

The next Household Hazardous Waste Day will happen sometime in Spring 2026. Once the exact date is determined, the DPW will publish the date on the City's website and social media. Thank you for doing your part in protecting our water supply, air, and soil by properly disposing of hazardous waste. For more information on Household Hazardous waste and other programs operating, check out the NoHaz webpage from Oakland County here: NoHaz | Oakland County, MI

Timothy S. Wisser, Manager of Municipal Properties and Stan Torres, Parks Supervisor