Hazardous waste and used tire collection for Cass County residents

CASS COUNTY, Mich. - Sponsored by the Cass County Board of Commissioners, the Cass County Used Passenger Tire and Household Hazardous Waste Collection event returns on Wednesday, April 24, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cass County Road Commission.

Organizers require you to have proof of residence in Cass County. People can drop off used tires from cars and pickup trucks, and solid waste materials ranging from chemicals to electronics.

There's no cost to drop off tires and the road commission will continue to accept tires until 6 p.m., or until two trailers are loaded.

No semi or tractor tires will be accepted.

Residents getting rid of hazardous waste may drop off up to 300 pounds per vehicle.

After 300 pounds, a charge of $1.74 per pound will occur.

Electronics, small appliances, metal items and anything steel will be accepted at no charge.

The Cass County Road Commission is located at 340 N. O’Keefe St. in Cassopolis.

The following is a list of accepted items:

Aerosols

Ammonia

Batteries (all types)

Carpet Cleaners

CFL and LED Bulbs

Chlorine Bleach

Drain Cleaners

Dyes

Explosives

Floor Care and Wax

Furniture Polish

Lamp Oils

Moth Balls and Flakes

Oven Cleaners

Scouring Powders

Smoke Detectors

Spot and Stain Removers

Spray Dust Cleaners

Upholstery Cleaners

Two-cycle Gas Mixes

Antifreeze

Brake Fluid

Car Wax

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Degreasers

Diesel Fuel

Engine Cleaners

Fiberglass Epoxy

Gas/Diesel Additives

Gasoline

Metal Polishes

Passenger Tires

Radiator Flushes

Rubbing Compounds

Starting Fluid

Transmission Fluid

Adhesives and Cements

Alcohols

Artist Paints

Creosote

Cutting Oil

Mineral Spirits

Model Paints

Muriatic Acid

Naphtha

Oil Based Paints

Polyurethane Coatings

Rust Remover

Strippers

Sulfuric Acid

Thinners

Varnishes

Wood Preservatives

Wood Stain

Algaecides

Ant and Roach Powder

Bug Sprays

Fertilizers

Fly Strips

Fungicides

Garden Dusts and Sprays

Insecticides

Rat and Rodent Poison

Round Up

Misc. Chemicals

Disposable Propane Cylinders (less than 20-pound tanks)

Dry Cleaning Solvent

Hobby Chemistry Sets

Hot Tub Chemicals

Lighter Fluid

Mercury

Photographic Chemicals

Radioactive Materials

Swimming Pool Chlorine

Thermostats

Thermometers

Items not accepted include major appliances like refrigerators and washing machines, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, fireworks, used motor oil, fire extinguishers, ammunition, biohazards, and propane tanks larger than 20 pounds.

Organizers note that latex paint is not hazardous and may be discarded with ordinary refuse. Before discarding, people are encouraged to let the paint dry out.

No appointment is necessary for the event.

You can contact the Cass County Administrator’s Office at (269) 445-4420 with any questions.