City of Crown Point recently issued the following announcement.
Lake County Hazardous Waste Collection
The Lake County Hazardous Waste Collection program is for residential household hazardous waste disposal for Lake County, Indiana, residents only.
The program IS NOT for businesses, schools, organizations or those who live outside of Lake County, Indiana. Businesses, schools and organizations located in Lake County, Indiana, can call 219-853-2420 for resource information.
Loads are limited to 100 pounds.
Latex paint IS NOT accepted.
For questions or more information, please visit www.lcswmd.com.
What can I dispose of?
• Aerosols
• Ammunition
• Antifreeze
• Automotive fluids
• Batteries (Household only; NO car batteries)
• Compact fluorescent lights
• Corrosives
• Diesel
• Flammable liquids
• Fluorescent tubes
• Fungicides
• Gasoline
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Kerosene
• Medication (Expired and unwanted)
• 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?
• Household hazardous waste from businesses, schools, or non-profit organizations
• Asbestos
• Auto/Back-Up/Boat/Truck Batteries
• Containers larger than five (5) gallons
• Explosives/Fireworks (Please contact your local Fire Department for disposal)
• Large grill propane cylinders
• Medical waste (Other than medications and sharps) ((Controlled medications WILL NOT be accepted))
• Radioactive materials (Smoke detectors)
• Latex paint
Complete 2022 Schedule
All collections are on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 26
Lake County Fairgrounds
889 S. Court St., Crown Point
April 23
Munster Public Works
508 Fisher St., Munster
May 21
Hobart Public Works
340 S. Shelby St., Hobart
June 4
Hudson Campbell Center
455 Massachusetts St., Gary
July 23
Highland Public Works
8001 Kennedy Ave., Highland
Aug. 20
Whiting Public Works
1915 Front St, Whiting
**Sept. 10
Lowell Middle School (North Parking Lot)
19250 Cline Ave., Lowell
Oct. 1
Griffith Public Works
134 South Colfax St., Griffith
**Oct. 22
Hammond Public Works
601 Conkey St., Hammond
**Shredding available at Lowell and Hammond collections.
Limit to four paper grocery bags.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds
Address: 889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN 46307
Original source can be found here.
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