Recycling & Household Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste is collected for free year round!

• oil-based paints
• varnish
• cleaners
• gasoline
• household batteries

Click here for accepted items: household hazardous waste.

St. Clair County Department of Environmental Services

Appointments required to drop off materials!

Smiths Creek Landfill, 6779 Smiths Creek Road, Smiths Creek, MI 48074 (810) 985-2443

Hazardous materials may be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at the Smiths Creek Landfill by contacting the office for an appointment at (810) 985-2443. This service is available to residents free of charge. Businesses with hazardous materials can call for information regarding commerical disposal options.

What are household hazardous wastes?

HHWs are wastes generated in the home that are considered to be hazardous and a potential source for serious health risks. HHWs include waste items that are flammable, toxic, reactive or corrosive.

Items that will be accepted:

• antifreeze
• herbicides
• pesticides
• transmission fluid, brake fluid, gasoline, fuel oil
• household cleaners
• oil base paints and paint products (thinners, varnishes, solvents)
• alkaline and Ni-Cad batteries

Types of materials NOT accepted:

• latex paint
• automotive batteries
• explosives
• used motor oil
• any containers over 5 gallons or over 25 poundds

How to dispose of Latex Paint:

1. Latex paint must be dried out or solidified prior to disposal. Use cat-litter, sand or other suitable absorbent material to dry out the paint.
2. Once the paint is solidified, leave the lid off of the can and set it out at the curbside for collection with your regular refuse. (waste hauling companies can not and will not accept liquid waste materials.)
3. If you are unsure whether a paint is latex (water-based), refer to the clean-up instructions on the paint can. Latex paint can be cleaned up using water.

Before bringing products to the HHW facility:

• Empty containers
• Make sure container lids are tight
• Make sure products are labeled
• Pack wastes in sturdy containers for transportation, such as a tub or box
• Wrap leaking or dirty individual containers in a clean plastic bag
• Transport the materials in your vehicle's trunk, rear of your vehicle or truck bed

Carefully store and dispose of household cleaners, chemicals, and oils.

Antifreeze, household cleaners, gasoline, pesticides, oil paints, solvents, and motor oil are just some of the common household products that can enter our storm drains. Help keep these out of our lakes and streams. Instead of putting these items in the trash, down the storm drain, or on the ground, take them to a local hazardous waste center on collection day.

Recycling Drop Off services are available to St. Clair County Residents at the Smith's Creek Landfill. 

Local recreational vehicle waste disposal:

Dispose of recreational vehicle sanitary waste at a nearby drop-off location. Never put it down a storm drain or roadside ditch!

• Lakeport State Park, 7605 Lakeshore Road, Lakeport, (Fees apply)
• Sunoco Truck Stop, 2989 Kinney Raod, Emmett, (Fees apply)
• Thousand Trails, 1299 Wadhams Road, Saint Clair (Fees apply)

Additional Resources:
St. Clair County Environmental Services Department
Recycling Centers