Recycling in Ingham County, MI

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ingham County Health Department
  • Household Hazardous Waste collection: Ingham County Health Department, 5303 South Cedar Street, Lansing, 517-887-4312. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The HHW facility is behind the Human Services Building at 5303 S. Cedar St.; the Health Department address is 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW collection is free for Ingham County residents; business wastes are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, May through September, 2:00-6:00 p.m.; closed for holidays and inclement weather. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paints and paint products (mineral spirits, stains, thinners) are accepted; latex paint is not accepted at HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rechargeable batteries (lead, nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, mercury) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline batteries are not accepted (they can go in the trash); for car batteries contact auto repair shops or battery recycling facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances and electronics are not accepted at HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Stay in your vehicle and let staff unload; bring materials in plastic bins or cardboard boxes, not garbage bags; no drop-offs before 2:00 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection flyer (opens in new tab) · Ingham County Health Department
  • The Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste Collection is a free service for all residents of Ingham County. Checked October 26, 2026.

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