Household Hazardous Waste Collections

Open to Berrien County Residents Only
No Businesses Allowed

 
Berrien County does NOT have a permanent hazardous waste drop-off site and will only accept materials during the dates and times listed below. 

ACCEPTED ITEMS

 Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center: Berrien County residents can use the permenant HHW Center in Kalamazoo County.  Berrien County residents must show ID when using this facility.  Learn more at www.kalcounty.com/hhw. 

2011 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS

APRIL 13, Wednesday, 3-7pm LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE PARKING LOT, Benton Harbor

May 21, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, Bertrand Twp.

June 15, Wednesday, 3-7pm LAKESHORE HIGH SCHOOL, Stevensville

June 25, Saturday, 9am-1pm RIVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER, 13321 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, 1 mile North of Chikaming Township Hall

July 16, Saturday, 9am - 1pm  WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL

August 24, Wednesday, 3-7pm APPLE VALLEY MARKET, Berrien Springs

September 17, Saturday, 9am-1pm  COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT, 2106 M-139, corner of M-139 and Starlite Dr., Benton Twp.

September 24, Saturday, 9am-1pm NEW BUFFALO CITY FIRE DEPT on North Harrison Street.

October 15, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon  S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same entrance as Recycling Station, Buchanan (Bertrand Twp.)

USER FEES

Automobile Batteries: 1st 2 free, 3 & above = $2 each 

Liquids: 1st 10 gallons per type are free, 11 gallons & above per type = $1/gallon 

Donations will be accepted & appreciated to help defray the cost of the service.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

Visit the Recycling Guide on this website to find out where these materials can go for recycling or proper disposal.

Latex Paint
Fireworks & Ammo
Computers
Grill Size & Larger Propane Tanks
Tires
Appliances
Empty Containers

QUESTIONS?

Call (269) 983-7111 Ext. 8234 or Email the Resource Recovery Office 

Medical Waste Collections

Medical Waste Collections 2011

Open to Berrien County Households/Residents Only

Accepted Items: home medical waste such as unused/outdated pills, liquid medication, patches, & medical sharps/needles. 

Home medical waste is accepted at all 9 Household Hazardous Waste Events and 4 additional events in 2011: 

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS

• April 13, Wednesday, 3-7pm, LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE PARKING LOT, 2755 East Napier Ave., Benton Harbor
• May 21, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon, S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same entrance as Recycling Station, Buchanan
• June 15, Wednesday, 3-7pm, LAKESHORE HIGH SCHOOL, corner of Cleveland & John Beers Rd., Stevensville
• June 25, Saturday, 9am-1pm, RIVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER, 13321 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, north of Chikaming Twp. Hall
• July 16, Saturday, 9am-1pm, WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL, 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy.
• August 24, Wednesday, 3-7pm, APPLE VALLEY MARKET, 9067 US-31, Berrien Springs
• September 17, Saturday, 9am-1pm, COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT, 2106 M-139, corner of M-139 and Starlite Dr., Benton Twp.
• September 24, Saturday, 9am-1pm, NEW BUFFALO CITYFIRE DEPT on North Harrison Street
• October 15, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon,  S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same  entrance as Recycling Station, Buchanan

SPECIAL MEDICAL WASTE ONLY COLLECTION EVENTS

• June 29, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., 2860 E. Napier Ave., corner of Yore & Napier, Benton Harbor (look for event signs)
• July 27, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., 2860 E. Napier Ave.
• August 31, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., 2860 E. Napier Ave.
• September 28, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., 2860 E. Napier Ave.

Questions? Call the County Environmental Specialist, 983-7111 x8234

Electronic Recycling Collections

Electronics Recycling Collection 2011

Open to Berrien County Residents, Businesses, & Institutions

 
 ACCEPTED ITEMS

Computers, CPUs, keyboards, mice, cords, laptops, speakers, scanners, table top printers, cell phones, VCRs, DVD players, video game players, stereos, typewriters, microwaves, VHS tapes, CDs, televisions, and console televisions.

2011 COLLECTION DATE & LOCATION

April 13, Wednesday, 3-7pm: LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE PARKING LOT, 2755 East Napier Ave., Benton Harbor (part of the "LMC Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day").

There are many options to recycle your electronics available all year long.  Click HERE to see a list of drop-off locations.

QUESTIONS?

Call (269) 983-7111 Ext. 8234 or Email the Resource Recovery Office. 

Tire Recycling Collections

Open to Berrien County Residents Only
No Businesses Allowed

SPRING 2011 COLLECTION: May 5, Thursday, 3-7pm and May 6, Friday, 8am-11am

FALL 2011 COLLECTION: September 8, Thursday, 3-7pm and September 9, Friday, 8am-11am

 2 Drop-off Locations for both Spring & Fall Collection:

Benton Township Road Commission, corner of Napier Ave. & Yore Ave. Enter at the southern most gate on Yore Ave (3rd gate). From Highway 31, take Exit #24, turn West. From I-94, take Exit #30, turn East.

Bakertown Rd. Road Commission facility, 1940 Bakertown Road., Buchanan, 1/4 mile South of Route 12, on the West side of the road.

User Fees  

$1/passenger tire

$2/passenger tire on rim

$5/semi truck tire

$10/oversize and loader tires

Payment by cash or check (written to "Berrien County") due at collection. 

QUESTIONS?

Call (269) 983-7111 Ext. 8234 or Email the Resource Recovery Office.   

Reduce Reuse Recycle Day

 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE DAY @ LAKE MI COLLEGE

April 13, Wednesday, 3-7 p.m.

Lake MI College Parking Lot, 2755 Napier Ave., Benton Harbor

For Berrien County RESIDENTS ONLY

Drive thru service - volunteers will be on hand to  unload items from vehicles.

Partnership between Lake Michigan College & Berrien County.

Donations accepted & appreciated to offset collection costs.

ACCEPTED ITEMS

• Electronics (computers, televisions, and anything with a cord)    
• Household Hazardous Waste & Medical Waste (see HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE for more a list of accepted items and fees)
• Freon/Refrigerant Containing Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, ice machines)
• Magazines, Catalogs, & Books (soft & hard cover)
• Document Shredding Service (on-site)
• Shoes (all kinds)
• Eye Glasses
• Bicycles

 Questions? Call 983-7111 x8234