Grand Traverse County's RecycleSmart program will host a household hazardous waste drop-off event Thursday, August 25 from 1-7pm.

Appointments are required for all household hazardous waste collection events and can be made online or by calling the RecycleSmart Hotline at 231-941-5555. The HHW drop-off location will be provided upon appointment confirmation. Grand Traverse County residents can bring up to 150 pounds of household hazardous waste at no cost. Items accepted include oil-based paint, latex paint, solvents, automotive fluids, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and more. The cost for excess HHW is $1.30 per pound.

Drop-off participants are asked to keep products in original containers and not mix products together. Containers should be tightly sealed and packed in a box in an upright, stable position.

The last HHW drop-off event for 2016 will be held Saturday, October 1 from 9am–2pm.