Home Toxics Reduction Program

The Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the residents of Washtenaw County with a disposal option for flammable, poisonous, toxic and corrosive materials. The program seeks to address the environmental and public health effects resulting from improper handling and disposal of home toxics, and is committed to reducing the use of home toxics and keeping citizens informed about the choices and responsibilities associated with purchasing, handling and disposing of toxic substances. 

• Collection Site Hours & Location
  
  
• What you CAN and CANNOT bring
  
  
• Other Disposal Options
  
  
• Non-Toxic Alternatives to Commonly Used Household Products
  
  

Educational Information & Resources

• Presentations
• • Home Toxics:   This presentation provides information and data related to the Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program.  The presentation was given at the 22nd Michigan Recycling Coalition Conference.
  • Everyday Toxics:  This presentation was given at a Series on Household Hazards for Local Motion, a non-profit organizations located in Ann Arbor.
  • Home Toxics Collection Volumes, Summary Pie Chart 1995-2007 (pdf)
  • Home Toxics Collection Voumes, Summary Table 1995-2007  (pdf)
    
    

Contact Information

Noelle Bowman & Jeremy Sobczak, Program Assistants
705 N. Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Phone:  734-222-6874

Dan Moody, Solid Waste Coordinator
Phone: 734-222-3827

Jeff Krcmarik, Environmental Supervisor
Phone: 734-222-6865