--- title: Where To Get Rid Of Unwanted Paints, Oils, and Other Toxic Products In your Home description: Where To Get Rid Of Unwanted Paints, Oils, and Other Toxic Products In your Home --- ![ThompsonWhite.png](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/2017%20Site%20Images/ThompsonWhite.png?width=315&name=ThompsonWhite.png "ThompsonWhite.png") [![ThompsonSimpleLogo.png](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/2017%20Site%20Images/ThompsonSimpleLogo.png?width=314&name=ThompsonSimpleLogo.png "ThompsonSimpleLogo.png")](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com) ** Gallery ** contact # Where To Get Rid Of Unwanted Paints, Oils, and Other Toxic Products In your Home Posted by [Ben Thompson](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/author/ben-thompson) on 11.17.09 ****Kent County's Household Hazardous Waste Program**** If you're a resident of Kent County, you can participate in the Household Hazardous Waste Program by setting up an appointment to bring material in during the week to one of the 4 centers, or by coming to one of the Saturday collection events listed below. No appointment is required for Saturday events. **Be sure to review the list of acceptable items below before coming and note that latex paint, medical waste, pharmaceuticals, refillable propane tanks, ammunition and fireworks will not be accepted.** ##### What is Hazardous Waste? A product is considered hazardous if it has one or more of the following properties: - Toxic - poisonous or lethal when ingested, touched or inhaled; - Flammable - ignitable and burns easily; - Corrosive - eats through materials & living tissue; or - Reactive - can possibly explode or react with other chemicals. 1. Wear protective gloves when handling hazardous materials. 2. Make sure all containers have lids and are securely closed. Do not transport open or leaking containers. 3. Place any material in a leaking container in a secure, labeled container. 4. If the material is not in the original container, label the current container with the product name or ingredient and make sure the container is safe for transport. Be sure to notify the Kent County staff person of unlabeled or mis-marked containers. 5. Do not mix different chemicals together. 6. Place material upright in a box or boxes with a good bottom - do not place material in garbage bags or loose in your vehicle. 7. Place the box of material on the floor or in the trunk of your vehicle. 8. Do not place near children or pets while transporting the material to the collection! If you have a substance that cannot be accepted see ther online household waste guide for other options on how to dispose of it. ## Materials that CAN be accepted | **Automotive Products** - Antifreeze - Gasoline and other fuel - Carburetor cleaner - Motor Oil - Fuel Additive - Starter fluid - Transmission and brake fluid - Wax & Cleaner - Other automotive fluids | **[Cleaning Products](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Cleaning_Products.htm)** - Bleach (laundry) - Degreaser & Spot Remover - Drain cleaner - Oven cleaner - Polish & Wax - Toilet & drain cleaner - Tub, tile, shower cleaner - Wood and metal cleaners and polish - Ammonia - Other household cleaners | | --- | --- | | **Indoor Pesticides** - Insect spray - Houseplant fertilizer - Moth repellent - Mouse and rat poisons and baits - Other pesticides & fertilizers | **Lawn and Garden Products** - Fertilizer - Fungicide - Herbicide - Insecticide - Pesticide - Wood Preservative - Ant dust - Mosquito spray - Other lawn & garden products | | **Workshop /Painting Supplies** - Oil-based paint & stain - Adhesive, caulking & glue - Deck, patio & chimney cleaner - Furniture stripper - Paint stripper and remover - Solvent cleaning fluid - Roof coating, sealant - Thinner and turpentine | **Other Flammable Products** - Diesel fuel - Gas/oil mix - Home heating oil (in manageable quantities) - Kerosene - Lighter fluid - Propane tanks (small, non-refillable tanks only) - White gas - Other flammable products | | **Miscellaneous** - Aerosol cans - [Batteries](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Batteries.htm) - [Fluorescent light bulbs, including CFL bulbs](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Fluorescent_Lights.htm) - Inks and Dyes - [Mercury thermostats or thermometers](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Mercury.htm) - Photo developer chemicals - Pool chemicals - Fire Extinguishers (also accepted by [Fire-Fighter Sales and Service, Inc.](http://www.firefightersales.com/)) | | **** ## Materials that CANNOT be accepted - [Latex paint](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Latex_Paint.htm) (water based) – may be dried out and placed in your regular trash. - [Friable asbestos](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Asbestos.htm) – Call the local [Michigan Department of Environmental Quality](http://www.mich.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3310_4148-11394--,00.html) at (616) 356-0500 for proper removal guidelines and disposal requirements and regulations. - Barrels or large drums - nothing larger than a five-gallon container. - [Explosives, ammunition, fireworks and flares](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Explosives.htm) – contact your local public safety agency (sheriff’s department, police department, state police) - Materials from [farms, businesses, offices, schools or institutions](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Business_Waste.htm). - [Medical waste ](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Medical_Waste.htm) - [Smoke detectors and radioactive materials](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Smoke_Detectors.htm) - [Propane, helium & other tanks (refillable)](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/Guide/Propane_Tanks.htm) More info on the [Kent County Hazardwous Waste Disposal System](http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/PublicWorks/recycle_household.htm) Topics: [On the Radio](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/topic/on-the-radio), [Love Where You Live](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/topic/love-where-you-live) [** Previous article](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/about-the-thompson-trio/) [** Back to all articles](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog) [Next article **](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/non-toxic-drain-cleaner/) Blog Subscription ### Subscribe to the Blog for the latest news ### Recent Articles 03.21.25 ### [Reignite Your Remodel: Expert Tips to Move Forward](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/reignite-your-remodel-expert-tips-to-move-forward) 11.1.18 ### [Kitchens](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/portfolio-item/kitchens/) 12.11.17 ### [Front Porch Remodel Spotlight: A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/front-porch-remodel-spotlight-new-entry-nostalgic-roots/) 12.11.17 ### [5 Benefits of a No-Threshold Shower](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/5-benefits-no-threshold-shower/) 12.11.17 ### [Kitchen Remodel Spotlight: Mission Accomplished!](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/new-blog/kitchen-remodel-spotlight-mission-accomplished/) ### Popular Tags All** [All ](https://www.thompsonremodeling.com/blog?) 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