The LCSWMD Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is for residents of Lake County, IN and is NOT for businesses, schools, organizations or those who live outside Lake County, IN. Businesses, schools and organizations of Lake County, IN can call (219) 853-2420 for resource information.
*****Please note, our offices are not a drop off location for hazardous waste. Unfortunately, there is no permanent location in Lake County to take hazardous material. Residents should use our collections.
Businesses or residents with large quantities of hazardous materials can call
or
2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
***Beginning in 2020, we will no longer be accepting any latex paint.
Loads are limited to 100 lbs or less.
***Participants will be required to show proof of Lake County, IN residency before drop-off.
ILLINOIS RESIDENTS can click here for a information on collections in your area.
2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
(2024 HHW printable schedule)
**All collections are from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
March 23: Crown Point
Lake County Fairgrounds
889 Court Street
Crown Point
April 20: Munster
Munster Public Works
508 Fisher St.
Munster
May 18: Hobart
Hobart Public Works
340 South Shelby
Hobart
June 1: Gary
Hudson Campbell Center
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary
July 27: Highland
Highland Public Works
8001 Kennedy Ave.
Highland
August 17: Whiting
Whiting Public Works
1915 Front St.
Whiting
September 7: Lowell***
Lowell Middle School (North Parking Lot)
19250 Cline Ave.
Lowell
(***Shredding will be available at this collection with a limit of 4 paper grocery bags per car)
September 21: Hammond***
Hammond Public Works
601 Conkey Street
Hammond
(***Shredding will be available at this collection with a limit of 4 paper grocery bags per car)
SHRED EVENT FLYER
October 19: Griffith
Griffith Public Works
134 South Colfax
Griffith
What Can I Dispose Of?
Aerosols
Ammunition
Antifreeze
Automotive Fluids
Batteries (household only, no car batteries)
Compact Fluorescent Lights
Corrosives
Diesel Fuel
Flammable Liquids
Fluorescent Tubes
Fungicides
Gasoline
Herbicides
Insecticides
Kerosene
Medication (expired and unwanted) (liquid and pill form)
Mercury-Containing Products
Oils and Other Fluids
Oil Based Paint
Pesticides
Poisons
Sharps (medical needles in a rigid container)
Solvents
Thermometers (in a sealed bag)
Thermostats (in a sealed bag)
Thinners
Waste Fuels
What is NOT Accepted?
HHW from businesses, schools, or non-profit organizations.
Asbestos
Auto/Back-Up/Boat/Truck Batteries
Containers larger than five gallons
Explosives/Fireworks (Please contact your local Fire Department for disposal)
Large grill propane cylinders
Latex Paint
Medical Waste (other than medications and sharps) (NO CONTROLLED MEDICATIONS)
Radioactive materials (smoke detectors)