Household hazardous waste collection is May 10

ADRIAN — Anderson Development Co., in partnership with Wacker Chemical, will host a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to noon at 1415 E. Michigan St. The event is intended to give residents a way to dispose of items that cannot safely be thrown in the trash.

The materials that will be accepted include paint, household cleaners, batteries, automotive fluids, herbicides and pesticides, mercury, and miscellaneous items such as nail polish, glues and waxes, lighter fluid, and 16-ounce propane tanks.

This event is free of charge to all Lenawee County residents, and proof of residency may be required. It is not intended for commercial businesses, and the maximum amount a resident can bring is 10 gallons. No container should be larger than 5 gallons, and residents are reminded that it is not safe to mix chemicals.

For more information, contact Anderson Development at 517-438-5332.

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