FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, April 8, 2024
Solid Waste and Recycling Program Announces
April 22 Collections Event
Calhoun County will hold a free recycling event on April 22 at Bailey Park, 1350 Capital Ave., NE., Battle Creek from noon to 5:30 p.m. Entrance to the event will be from Wagner Dr. and is open to all Calhoun County residents. We accept only residential material, and participants are asked to remain in their vehicles. 

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

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 w/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 our 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.

If you have an item that is not on our accepted list, please check out our other recycling events, recycling guide, and tips on our website calhouncountymi.gov/recycling. Polystyrene is only accepted at the Marshall Recycling Center.  
For information, contact
Sarah Lundy, Program Coordinator
269-969-6395