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The NoHaz Consortium is a group of Oakland County communities that have come together to provide residents with a safe, reliable and environmentally-responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW). These wastes are the substances in your home that can be harmful to humans and the environment if not disposed of properly. Each year, NoHaz schedules collection events to provide disposal opportunities for residents of the member communities.
Not all Oakland County communities participate in the NoHaz program. There is no countywide household hazardous waste program and many communities have their own program. See NoHaz member community list below and continue to scroll down the page if you do not see your community listed:
Fees are per vehicle, per event. Fees are determined by individual communities.
Addison Township - $30
Clarkston (City of the Village of only) - $15
Groveland Township - $15
Independence Township - $30
Lake Angelus – free
Lake Orion Village – $15
Leonard Village - $30
Oakland Township - $15
Orion Township – $15
Oxford Township – free
Oxford Village – free
Pontiac – free
Rose Township – free
Springfield Township - $30
Waterford Township - $15
To sign up for email notifications, please fill out this form:
NoHaz Email Notification Sign Up Form
What if my community does not participate in the NoHaz program?
All communities not listed in member community list above - $135 per vehicle, per event to participate in NoHaz events. Contact your city, village or township office to ask about other programs that may be available.
All addresses outside of Oakland County - $135 per vehicle, per event
PLEASE NOTE: Brandon Township and Village of Ortonville are NOT PARTICIPATING in the NoHaz program this year.
Former participating communities Rochester and Rochester Hills utilize SOCRRA for household hazardous waste services. Visit those city websites for information.
Please click on one of the maps below to see if your community offers a household hazardous waste program.
Saturday, June 13, 8 am – 1 pm
Oxford Middle School
1420 Lakeville Road, Oxford
From M24/Lapeer Road, travel east on Burdick Street
Saturday, August 1, 8 am – 1 pm
Kensington Church
4640 S. Lapeer Road, Orion Township
Saturday, September 12, 8 am – 1 pm
Oakland County Service Center Campus
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac
Saturday, April 18, 8 am – 1 pm
Pine Knob Music Theatre
33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston
"EASY. It was really organized and easy to get done. I didn't know this program existed before and would continue to utilize it." - 2025
"'One-stop' shop. Taking care of electronics, paints, chemicals, light bulbs in one location." - 2025
"It was very easy to sign up for and the people working there were nothing less than great to deal with." - 2025
"Motivates me to declutter." - 2025
"It’s beneficial to our community and natural environment. It provides a safe way to discard potentially toxic materials without causing ecological damage to our waters and lands" - 2025
"The ease, methodical & organized, great & nice people helping both at the site and on the phone. Thank you!" - 2025
"I like that the communities offer a convenient opportunity to drop things we don't want in a regular landfill. And offering multiple dates gives residents the chance to save things up instead of just dumping them (electronics, paint, batteries - these accumulate faster than one would expect). I get that these events require staff/support, so the $15 charge does not seem prohibitive. PS the organization and the teams that empty your car are SO accommodating. One time I got the time wrong and showed up 2 minutes before it ended and they STILL were friendly, helpful, patient. It's really a great offering you have! Thank you!" - 2025
"The organization level of the drop off site.
And have to add another favorite - how genuinely helpful and nice the people working there are. Have NEVER seen a frown, or anyone not extremely nice!!" - 2025"EASY! So simple and seamless (digitally and in-person) I couldn't believe it." - 2025
"Feeling better about disposing of expired chemicals and knowing I’m not just putting them into the drinking water. The program was well run and efficient and I really appreciated that." - 2025
"I refuse to dump chemicals into the environment and i am glad that i was able to safely remove all this waste out of my house. i have been holding on to it for 7 years now." - 2025
"The ability to get dispose of multiple types of hazardous waste at the same time, safely." - 2025
"Ease of process of registering and then dropping off HHW. The drop-off process runs like a well-oiled machine. Two thumbs up!" - 2025
"It’s a weight off my shoulders to get rid of toxic items." - 2025
"Keeping this waste out of landfills is #1 of course, but I also appreciate the efficiency and cheerfulness of the workers!" - 2025
"I feel like I have done something right to help take care of the earth." - 2025
"How easy it was from start to finish, the people working the event were very friendly, the event was well organized and I feel better knowing the items I no longer needed were properly disposed of." - 2025
"It's so important to keep this program going and to spread word about it. I use the program every year and love that there is a place and program to recycle harmful materials. I tell everyone I know about it!" - 2025
"This event is SO helpful to get rid of unusable or unneeded things that no one else will accept." - 2024
"Feeling good about properly disposing/recycling of waste. Also, the people are always friendly and helpful. Please keep doing these events!" - 2024
"Feeling good about properly disposing/recycling of waste. Also, the people are always friendly and helpful. Please keep doing these events!" - 2024
"It is so well organized! This year was my second time attending, and I am so amazed how smooth the process is from beginning to end. A fantastic thing to offer for our community!" - 2024
"Easy! SUPER WELL ORGANIZED!! I was so impressed. It was actually a pleasant experience!!" - 2024
"Knowing that people still care about our environment and are willing to take a few minutes out of their busy life to do the right thing which benefits all of us." - 2024
"Keeps dangerous waste from polluting my local environment." - 2024
"I get to shed the guilt of tossing this stuff in the waste stream." - 2024
"Disposing of paint, motor oil and electronics. Also how well organized the program works and you don't even have to get out of your vehicle." - 2024
"That it is a focus by the county to provide responsible recycling of many items that are difficult to dispose of. I like that it is a step in setting a tone for the kind of community I want to live in. " - 2024“I've attended a few NoHaz events in the past couple years at the Oakland County site and have been meaning to share my appreciation! I am always so impressed with how smoothly and efficiently the events run. It is so easy to participate and the volunteers/workers at the event are always incredibly nice and friendly. I really value and appreciate these events - thank you for hosting them!”
– Collection Event Attendee | April 30, 2022
“I took advantage of the NoHaz event today at 1200 N. Telegraph and just wanted to compliment the organizers and volunteers who made this event possible. Directions to the site were clearly marked on the road into the complex, my registration ticket was scanned, and I was directed to the collection site. My waste items were collected efficiently, and I was on my way within minutes. All the workers encountered were friendly too. This is a great service to our community, and I will definitely recommend it to my friends and neighbors.”
– Collection Event Attendee | April 30, 2022
“I’d just like to compliment the entire team that worked at today’s event! It was completely organized, and everyone was working hard and were just so friendly and engaging all the way through. This was my first event, and I will certainly be attending more in the future! Awesome job to all!!”
– Collection Event Attendee | June 4, 2022
“Kudos to all involved in the planning and execution of Saturday's collection event in Pontiac…I arrived at 7:40 and there were a lot of cars in lines from two directions. Much to my surprise and pleasure, the movement of the lines was very well coordinated, and they moved quickly. I exited the event at 7:53 – a total of 13 minutes – and I was headed to an appointment even before the event was scheduled to begin. Amazing!! My thanks to all involved.”
– Collection Event Attendee | April 30, 2022
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is the unwanted or unusable portion of consumer products that contain substances that can harm people or the environment. Unlike industrial hazardous wastes, household hazardous wastes are not regulated. Most households can identify at least a few products as hazardous. Household cleaners, paint, pesticides, batteries and prescription medicines are just a few. They have made our lives easier but they can also be toxic to our health and our environment when we use them and when we throw them away.
Any resident of a NoHaz Consortium member community can attend any collection event. Please note that your community is where you pay taxes, not necessarily what is on your driver’s license.
If your community does not participate in NoHaz, you may participate in the NoHaz collection events for a $135 charge per event. You may want to contact your city, village or township office to see if any other programs are available to you.
No commercial, contractor, business or institution waste will be accepted. All liquids must be in sealed containers 5 gallon size or smaller. Below is a detailed list of accepted materials:
*All computer items must be desk size or smaller
To sign up for email notifications, please fill out this form:
Please send an email to nohaz@oakgov.com with NoHaz volunteer in the subject line. We ask that all volunteers be at least 16 years of age or accompanied by a parent.
To sign up for email notifications, please fill out this form:
Will someone be there to help me?
Yes, residents must remain in vehicles. NoHaz workers will unload everything.
Do you hold events in the rain/snow/hot/cold?
Yes, during lightning or severe weather, the vendor may close the collection event for a period of time
Can I get my gasoline can back if I bring old gas to dispose of?
Yes, but please let workers know you want it back before they unload it
Can I drop materials to you outside of NoHaz days?
No, we do not have a storage facility for materials
Will there be document shredding at NoHaz?
No. NoHaz is only for hazardous materials. Sheriff's office offers shredding events - refer to Sheriff's office website: OCSO in the Community | Community Services
Can I bring Styrofoam, paper, plastic, etc.?
No. NoHaz is only for hazardous materials.
Do you accept air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers?
No, they contain Freon. Contact heating/cooling person to remove Freon and tag it. Waste hauler should take after it's tagged.
I don't see my community on the member list. Can I still participate?
Yes, but the cost to you is $135 per vehicle, per event
Why do some communities charge and some don't?
There is not a countywide household hazardous waste program. Each member community pays the cost for their residents to participate and decides if they will charge residents any of the cost
How much can I bring?
Must be reasonable that it is from a household. No paint contractors, no home computer repair, no collecting for several neighboring households
I have more than one carload, do I have to pay and register twice?
Yes.
Do you accept needles, Sharps?
Yes, you can also search Sharps Mail back program for mail options
Do you accept old medications, EpiPens, etc.?
Yes, but not controlled substances. Controlled substances can be disposed of through the Sheriff's Office Operation Medicine Cabinet – information can be found here: Operation Medicine Cabinet | Domestic Safety
Although some of these items are accepted at NoHaz, you can dispose of them by other means: