2019 Household Hazardous Waste Collection

 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION 

The Lake County Solid Waste Management District will hold their Hazardous Waster Disposal program on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Griffith Public Works Facility, 134 S. Colfax.

The following items will be accepted: Auto & household batteries, cleaners, oil based paint, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, poisons, oil, antifreeze, mercury and mercury containing products, gasoline, kerosene, aerosols & corrosives, small propane tanks for portable grills, expired medications and sharps (medical needles). All sharps must be placed in a rigid plastic container, such as detergent/bleach bottles.

Items that are NOT accepted are: latex based paint, explosives, ammunition, appliances, tires, radioactive waste, asbestos or any container 30 gallons or larger. 

Griffith Shred Fest

In conjunction with the Griffith Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, October 5th, the Town of Griffith will have document shredding for Griffith residents from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Griffith Public Works Facility, 134 S. Colfax. Quantities will be limited to Four (4) boxes per vehicle.