Waste Materials

Household Hazardous Waste

  • Carefully store and dispose of household cleaners, chemicals and oil: Instead of putting hazardous products like antifreeze, motor oil, and pesticides in the trash, down the storm drain, or on the ground, take them to a local hazardous waste collection day.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY 
(Macomb Township Residents Only)
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Macomb Township Hall | 54111 Broughton Road

  • Keep it clean: Whether in the street or in your yard, remember to keep leaves, grass clippings, trash, and fertilizers away from storm drains. Salt sidewalks sparingly. 

Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)


Commercial & Industrial Waste:

  • The Mud Stops Here: Construction entrances should have a pad that keeps mud off the street. Muddy tracks coming out of a site could mean chemicals, dust, and debris will be washed into the storm drain next time it rains. 
  • Good Fences Make Clean Neighbors: A fence or other barriers should be installed that keeps soil and construction debris from washing downstream from the stie when it rains, especially sites on s slop or those with dirt piles. 
  • Protect the Pipes: All storm drains near a construction site should have a protective barrier around them to prevent debris and muddy water from entering storm sewer pipes. 
  • Something Look Wrong? Call! If you see muddy water, chemicals, dirt, or any water that seems polluted flowing from a construction site in your neighborhood, call your local government office that handles construction permits. 

Stormwater Tip Sheet for Businesses:  


Educational & Institutional Waste

Schools, Hospitals (Non-Medical), Prisons and Government Buildings