Calhoun County to help residents eliminate clutter with free recycling event

Greyson Steele, Battle Creek Enquirer

BATTLE CREEK — Calhoun County Recycling wants to help residents get a jump on spring cleaning.

There will be opportunities to get rid of scrap metal, electronics and household hazardous waste during a free recycling event from noon to 5:30 p.m. April 22 at Bailey Park, 1350 Capital Ave. NE.

The event is limited to material generated by Calhoun County residents. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles.

To assist with traffic flow on Emmett Street and Capital Avenue NE, participants should plan on making a right turn from Emmett Street onto Wagner Drive to enter the event. This will be the only available entrance, officials said.

Material will be unloaded in the following order:

Scrap Metal — stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, lawn mowers (remove fuel), metal patio furniture, metal railings, sheet metal, rims (no tires), metal fencing, metal doors, metal pipes and bike frames.

The following items with refrigerant will be accepted — refrigerators, mini-fridge, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers and water coolers.

Electronics — stereo equipment, DVD and VHS players, projectors, gaming consoles, computers, laptops, Chromebooks, LCD and CRT computer monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, scanners, servers, switches, routers, cellphones, iPads and tablets, iPods and MP3 players, e-readers, printers, floor copiers, fax machines, copy machines, televisions (LCD, plasma, projection, and CRT), microwaves, toasters, blenders, mixers, vacuums, lead-acid batteries, power tools (including their rechargeable batteries), cameras, electronic toys, Christmas lights, and wires and cords from electronic devices.

Household Hazardous Waste — Oil-based paint, fuels (in fuel cans), solvents, acids bases, pesticides, household cleaners, mercury (place in Ziplock bag), medications, sharps (inside rigid puncture resistant container with lid), household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, propane cylinders (20 pounds or smaller), gas cylinders (NO foam insulation), fire extinguishers, aerosol cans, PCB and non-PCB lamp ballasts, oxidizers, self-heating solids, flammable solids/liquids, toxic inorganics/organics, lighters, chlorophenols, lead, self-defense spray, peroxides, water-reactives, isocyanates and cyanide.

Household Hazardous Waste Tips:

  • Empty containers can be thrown away.

  • Latex paint is not hazardous. Tips on drying it up are available on this website.

  • Please separate paint cans from the rest of your items.

  • Pack your items so they stay upright.

  • Use tarps and leak proof plastic totes or buckets to prevent spills in your vehicle.

  • Please label all items that are not in their original packaging.

  • You may be asked to park and wait if you want your gas cans returned.

For more information, visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling.

Contact reporter Greyson Steele at gsteele@battlecreekenquirer.com

This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Calhoun County to host free recycling event at Bailey Park April 22

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