Hazardous Waste & Used Tire Collection
Cass County hosts two Hazardous Waste and Used Tire Collections per year — one in spring and one in fall. These events are reserved for Cass County residents, and proof of residency must be provided.
The next collection date is Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cass County Road Commission.
Residents are encouraged to reach out to their township and village offices to ask for additional collection dates, dump passes and cleanup efforts.
A list of accepted items is below.
Home
- Aerosols
- Ammonia
- Batteries (all types)
- Carpet Cleaners
- CFL & LED Bulbs
- Chlorine Bleach
- Drain Cleaners
- Dyes
- Electronics
- Explosives
- Flags
- Floor Care & Wax
- Furniture Polish
- Lamp Oils
- Moth Balls & Flakes
- Oven Cleaners
- Scouring Powders
- Smoke Detectors
- Spot & Stain Removers
- Spray Dust Cleaners
- Upholstery Cleaners
Garage
- 2-cycle Gas Mixes
- Antifreeze
- Brake Fluid
- Car Wax
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Degreasers
- Diesel Fuel
- Engine Cleaners
- Fiberglass Epoxy
- Gas/Diesel Additives
- Gasoline
- Metal Polishes
- Passenger Tires
- Radiator Flushes
- Rubbing Compounds
- Starting Fluid
- Transmission Fluid
Workshop
- Adhesives & Cements
- Alcohols
- Artist Paints
- Creosote
- Cutting Oil
- Mineral Spirits
- Model Paints
- Muriatic Acid
- Naphtha
- Oil Based Paints
- Polyurethane Coatings
- Rust Remover
- Strippers
- Sulfuric Acid
- Thinners
- Varnishes
- Wood Preservatives
- Wood Stain
Miscellaneous
- Disposable Propane
- Cylinders (less than 20# tanks)
- Dry Cleaning Solvent
- Hobby Chemistry Sets
- Hot Tub Chemicals
- Lighter Fluid
- Mercury
- Photographic Chemicals
- Radioactive Materials
- Swimming Pool Chlorine
- Thermostats
- Thermometers
Items that will not be accepted include major appliances like refrigerators and washing machines, mattresses, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, fireworks, used motor oil, fire extinguishers, ammunition, biohazards and propane tanks larger than 20 pounds. PLEASE NOTE: Pesticides will not be accepted at this event.
Tires will be accepted on- or off the rim.
Flags will be distributed to a local VFW to be disposed of properly.
Organizers also note that latex paint is not hazardous and may be discarded with ordinary refuse. Before discarding, people are encouraged to let the paint dry out.
No appointment is necessary for either event.
Contact the Cass County Administrator’s Office at (269) 445-4420 with any questions.