What Saginaw County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 7 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Mid Michigan Waste Authority Household Hazardous Special Waste Program
Appointment-only drop-off days each April-September for paint, batteries, electronics and household hazardous waste, free for residents of Saginaw County, Bethany Township, Village of Breckenridge and Wheeler Township. MMWA office: 2063 S. Miller Rd., Saginaw, MI 48609 (Census: James Township), (989) 781-9555.
Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission scrap tire collection
Each May through August 31, Saginaw County residents may drop off up to 10 car, truck, motorcycle, bike and small household tires per property per year (off the rim) at the SCMAC main office, 705 N Towerline, Saginaw, MI 48601 (main office in Buena Vista). Office 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; (989) 755-5751. Some townships hold tire drives. The 2026 collection has concluded.
The program runs April-September and is free to residents of Saginaw County, Bethany Township, Village of Breckenridge and Wheeler Township; no business, farm, school or nonprofit waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Each year MMWA coordinates special drop-off days for paint, electronics and hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residents must make an appointment (online or 989-781-9555). Checked October 26, 2026.
Paint products accepted include oil-based and latex paints, stains, varnish and spray paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted batteries include car, truck, motorcycle and marine batteries and rechargeable, lithium and lead acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
Automotive products accepted include car (lead-acid), truck, motorcycle and marine batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
Not accepted: tires, alkaline batteries (trash), appliances and white goods, Freon and refrigerants. Checked October 26, 2026.
Used tires can be dropped off at the SCMAC facility May through August. Checked October 26, 2026.
Saginaw County residents only with a valid Michigan ID or driver's license; 10 tires total per property per year; no tires on rims; no businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
Car, truck, motorcycle, bike and small household tires only; no semi, tractor or heavy equipment tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.