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West Bloomfield offers its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events allow the community a legal and cost-free way to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be collected through regular curbside collection.
In addition to hazardous waste collection, the event includes collections of:
- Electronic waste recycling
- Paper for shredding
- Medical sharps
- Expired medications
In addition, St. Vincent dePaul volunteers will be on-site for a Donation Drive on Saturday. Update: Donation drive cancelled due to pandemic.
- Friday, September 26, 2020 from 1 pm to 7 pm
- Saturday, September 26, 2020 9 am – 2 pm
You must wear a face mask for this year’s event!
You must be a West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake or Sylvan Lake resident (with ID) to participate in this event.
There will be no change in trash pickup scheduling this week due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
More info about trash pickup is available on our website.
YARD WASTE
Pickup begins Monday, March 29th, 2021 through the second full week in December.
Must be curbside by 7:00 a.m.
Allowables: include garden waste, leaves, lawn cuttings, shrub and tree trimmings.
Not allowed: include any flammable or explosive (ammunition, antifreeze, fire extinguishers, gasoline, lacquers, oils, poisons and corrosives).
A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. Open to residents of all four communities, no appointments.
West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
West Bloomfield will again offer its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events give the community a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular curbside collection.
Acceptable Hazardous Waste for this event include:
- Products containing toxic chemicals like cleaning products, solvents, pesticides, oil-based paints and weed killer.
- Batteries, Light bulbs, fire extinguishers & smoke alarms.
- Expired Medication
- Note: Containers will often have words on their labels such as: “Danger”, “Caution”, “Poison”, “Flammable”, “Corrosive” or “Use in Well Ventilated Area”.
- A more specific list of acceptable materials is available on the Township website.
Changes in this year’s events:
- Shredding will be offered (only) at separate events on 3 different dates. In other words, not at the main spring and fall HHW drop-off events.
- Separate event dates for seniors to drop-off their HHW on the day before the spring and fall events.
- Keego Harbor will be included.
Drop-Off event for the collection of both residential Hazardous Waste and E-Waste (Electronics).
- Spring: Saturday, May 1, 2021
- Fall: Saturday, October 2, 2021
- Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (No appointments)
- Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Eligibility: Residents from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake
HHW – Shut-In Appointments: A limited amount of appointments are available to homebound West Bloomfield residents who are unable to drive to the HHW Events. Township staff will pick-up both residential hazardous waste and e-waste.
- Spring: Friday, April 30, 2021
- Fall: Friday, October 1, 2021
- Time: By appointment only
- Location: Your home
- Eligibility: Homebound West Bloomfield residents
HHW – Senior Drop-Off: Senior Citizens from all four communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments
- Spring: Friday, April 30, 2021
- Fall: Friday, October 1, 2021
- Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Eligibility: Seniors from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake
Shredding event days: A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. Open to residents of all four communities, no appointments.
- Saturday, April 17, 2021
- Saturday, July 31, 2021
- Saturday, November 6, 2021
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Eligibility: Residents from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake
MORE INFO:
- A post card announcing these events is usually mailed to residents before the spring HHW event.
- All info is subject to change. Check with West Bloomfield Township Planning & Development Department for more info.
- For more information, contact or the Planning & Development Services Department directly at 248-451-4818 or by email at hhw@wbtownship.org
- Source for this posting is the WB Township website HHW event page as of 2020-01-18.
A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. Open to residents of all four communities, no appointments.
West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
West Bloomfield will again offer its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events give the community a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular curbside collection.
Acceptable Hazardous Waste for this event include:
- Products containing toxic chemicals like cleaning products, solvents, pesticides, oil-based paints and weed killer.
- Batteries, Light bulbs, fire extinguishers & smoke alarms.
- Expired Medication
- Note: Containers will often have words on their labels such as: “Danger”, “Caution”, “Poison”, “Flammable”, “Corrosive” or “Use in Well Ventilated Area”.
- A more specific list of acceptable materials is available on the Township website.
Changes in this year’s events:
- Shredding will be offered (only) at separate events on 3 different dates. In other words, not at the main spring and fall HHW drop-off events.
- Separate event dates for seniors to drop-off their HHW on the day before the spring and fall events.
- Keego Harbor will be included.
Drop-Off event for the collection of both residential Hazardous Waste and E-Waste (Electronics).
- Spring: Saturday, May 1, 2021
- Fall: Saturday, October 2, 2021
- Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (No appointments)
- Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Eligibility: Residents from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake
HHW – Shut-In Appointments: A limited amount of appointments are available to homebound West Bloomfield residents who are unable to drive to the HHW Events. Township staff will pick-up both residential hazardous waste and e-waste.
- Spring: Friday, April 30, 2021
- Fall: Friday, October 1, 2021
- Time: By appointment only
- Location: Your home
- Eligibility: Homebound West Bloomfield residents
HHW – Senior Drop-Off: Senior Citizens from all four communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments
- Spring: Friday, April 30, 2021
- Fall: Friday, October 1, 2021
- Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Eligibility: Seniors from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake
Shredding event days: A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. Open to residents of all four communities, no appointments.
- Saturday, April 17, 2021
- Saturday, July 31, 2021
- Saturday, November 6, 2021
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Eligibility: Residents from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake
MORE INFO:
- A post card announcing these events is usually mailed to residents before the spring HHW event.
- All info is subject to change. Check with West Bloomfield Township Planning & Development Department for more info.
- For more information, contact or the Planning & Development Services Department directly at 248-451-4818 or by email at hhw@wbtownship.org
- Source for this posting is the WB Township website HHW event page as of 2020-01-18.
A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. Open to residents of all four communities, no appointments.
West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
HHW – SENIOR DROP-OFF:
Senior Citizens from all participating communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments:
- 2022 Spring Senior Drop-Off:
Friday, April 8, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm - 2022 Fall Senior Drop-Off:
Friday, October 21, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
See: 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off for more details on this and similar events
West Bloomfield will again offer its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events give the community a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular curbside collection.
Household Hazardous Waste & Shredding Collection Events 2022
LOCATION: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road
SHREDDING DAY(S):
- Spring Drop-Off: Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon
- Fall Drop-Off: Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon
A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. No business or commercial shredding accepted. Open to residents of all participating communities, no appointments.
SENIOR SHREDDING NIGHTS:
- Spring Shredding Drop-Off: Friday, April 22, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
- Fall Shredding Drop-Off: Friday, September 23, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
No appointments are necessary, but photo I.D. will be required to enter the event.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
West Bloomfield is proud to offer its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events allow the community a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular curbside collection.
HHW – HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF:
Drop-Off event for the collection of both residential Hazardous Waste and E-Waste (electronics).
- Spring HHW Drop-Off: Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon
- Fall HHW Drop-Off: Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon
HHW – SHUT-IN APPOINTMENTS:
A limited number of appointments are available to homebound West Bloomfield residents who are unable to drive to the HHW Events. Township staff will pick-up both residential hazardous waste and e-waste.
HHW – SENIOR DROP-OFF:
Senior Citizens from all participating communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments:
- Spring Senior Drop-Off: Friday, April 8, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
- Fall Senior Drop-Off: Friday, October 21, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
Click here for a list of acceptable items
No business or commercial waste or shredding
WHAT IS HAZARDOUS WASTE?
- Products containing toxic chemicals like cleaning products, solvents, pesticides, oil-based paints and weed killer.
Batteries, Light bulbs, fire extinguishers & smoke alarms. - Expired Medication – Oakland County, Operation Medicine Cabinet
Why shouldn’t Hazardous Waste be disposed of with your trash or flushed down the toilet or sink?
- These products can be a threat to living beings and they can pollute the air, water, and soil.
HOW TO IDENTIFY HAZARDOUS WASTE —
Look for key words on containers such as “Danger”, “Caution”, “Poison”, “Flammable”, “Corrosive” or “Use in Well Ventilated Area”.
MORE INFO:
- A post card announcing these events is mailed to residents each year before the spring HHW event.
- All info is subject to change. Check with West Bloomfield Township Planning & Development Department for more info.
- Contact or the Planning & Development Services Department directly – 248-451-4818 or Email ksederlund@wbtownship.org
- Official HHW event(s) flyer (1 page, PDF) –
- Source for this posting is the WB Township website HHW event page as of 2022-03-21.