Service Details
Household hazardous waste requires special care when being disposed and is not accepted in automated trash or recycling carts. Liquids that are considered HHW should never be poured down the drain, onto the ground, or into a storm drain.
Currently, the City of Plymouth partners with Wayne County for no-cost household hazardous waste disposal. See the links below for this year's collection dates:
- June 27, 2026, 8 AM - 1 PM, Henry Ford College
- August 29, 2026, 8 AM - 1 PM, Westland Shopping Center
- October 10, 2026, 8 AM - 1 PM, Wayne County Community College
There are a few local companies that provide for HHW disposal/drop off for a fee. Contact them directly for location and pricing.
Included Items
Household hazardous waste is household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances or items that are corrosive or toxic. Examples of common household hazardous waste include aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries, cleaners, electronics, fire extinguishers, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline, mercury, motor oil, nail polish, oil-based paint, pharmaceuticals, poisons/insecticides/pesticides, smoke detectors, and varnish/stains.
Plymouth Shred & Electronic Recycling Day
The City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township are partnering for the Plymouth Shred & Electronic Recycling Day.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 AM - Noon
Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MI 48170
Prohibited items include: Documents in plastic bags, items containing refrigerants (Freon), CRT monitors/TVs, DVDs, e-cigarettes, gas cylinders, household batteries, lightbulbs, medical equipment, and smoke detectors.
Preventing Household Hazardous Waste
The easiest way to dispose of household hazardous waste is to not bring it into your home in the first place.
- Check labels before you buy. If a cautionary notice exists, the product will become HHW if not used up properly.
- Buy only what you need. Surprisingly, many products cost more to dispose of than they cost to purchase.
- Store items properly. Items that are not stored safely may become a danger to children, pets, and others. Proper storage can prolong the life of the product, which may allow it to be used up rather than thrown out.
Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling Voucher Program
Wayne County offers a recycling voucher program to Wayne County residents. This program allows residents to dispose and recycle of their household hazardous waste five days a week at the contractor's Livonia site.
Please visit 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, Michigan 48184 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to pick up your voucher. Call 734-326-5708 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Note that supplies are limited and vouchers are available on a first come, first serve basis.
See the recycling voucher flyer here!
Other Helpful Links:
Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Program
ERG Environmental Services Livonia - Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off