Household hazardous waste can be dropped off at a designated site by contacting Lucas County Solid Waste at 419-213-2230. Examples of household hazardous waste include, but are not limited to: car batteries, flammables, herbicides, oil base paints, motor oil, paint thinners, solvents, unknown/unlabeled containers, etc.

How do I dispose of compact fluorecent light bulbs (CFLs)?

Due to small amounts of mercury, CFLs should be disposed of one of the following ways:

• Calling Lucas County Solid Waste at 419-213-2230 and scheduling a drop-off time.
• The Home Depot stores have CFL drop-off areas. For a newspaper article on this program, click here.

Are there other locations that accept car waste (old batteries, oil, etc.)?

Yes, the following private companies:

• Penzoil (oil)
• Murray's Auto Stores (oil)
• Auto Zone Stores (oil, lead-acid batteries)