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
***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.
2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Unless noted, paper shredding will be available with a limit of 4 paper grocery bags per car
Sat March 22: Crown Point
Lake County Fairgrounds
9am-1pm
889 Court Street
Crown Point
Sat April 12: Munster
Munster Public Works
9am-1pm
508 Fisher St.
Munster
Paper Shredding not available
Wed May 14: Hobart
Hobart Public Works
3pm-7pm
340 South Shelby
Hobart
Sat May 31: Gary
Hudson Campbell Center
9am-1pm
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary
Wed June 18: Lowell
Lowell Middle School (North Parking Lot)
2pm-6pm
19250 Cline Ave.
Lowell
Sat July 26: Highland
Highland Public Works
9am-1pm
8001 Kennedy Ave.
Highland
Wed August 13: Whiting
Whiting Public Works
2pm-6pm
1915 Front St.
Whiting
Sat September 20: Hammond
Hammond Public Works
9am-1pm
601 Conkey Street
Hammond
Sat October 18: Griffith
Griffith Public Works
9am-1pm
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
Fire Extinguishers
Flammable Liquids
Fluorescent Tubes
Fungicides
Gasoline
Helium Tanks
Herbicides
Insecticides
Kerosene
Medication (expired and unwanted) (liquid and pill form)
Mercury-Containing Products
Oils and Other Fluids
Oil Based Paint
Pesticides
Poisons
Propane Tanks
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.
Acetylene Tanks
Asbestos
Auto/Back-Up/Boat/Truck Batteries
Containers larger than five gallons
Explosives/Fireworks (Please contact your local Fire Department for disposal)
Latex Paint
Medical Waste (other than medications and sharps) (NO CONTROLLED MEDICATIONS)
Oxygen Tanks
Radioactive materials (smoke detectors)