2023 Calhoun County Recycling Events | Past Events | Recycling Events for Battle Creek residents only can be found here.
Calhoun County Recycling Trailer
Dates/Locations
1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, Athens Township Hall
1 - 4 pm , 130 E. Burr Oak St., Athens, MI 49011
2nd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, Sheridan Township
1 - 4 pm, 13355 29 Mile Road, Albion, Michigan 49224
3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, Tekonsha Township Hall
1 - 4 pm, 166 Spires Parkway, Tekonsha, MI 49092
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2023 Events
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Bailey Park (lot south of CO Brown Stadium)
1350 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
View traffic flow maps here.
HHW Accepted Items:
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HHW NOT Accepted Items:
HHW collections DO NOT include trash, tires, yard waste, construction/demolition waste, appliances, or industrial/business-generated waste. These items are not defined as household hazardous waste. If you have an item that is not on our accepted list, please check out our other recycling events, recycling guide, and tips.
Polystyrene is only accepted at the Marshall Recycling Center.
Gasoline and oil containers: If you would like your container back, be prepared for a short wait. |
Tips
- HHW collections DO NOT include trash, tires, yard waste, construction/demolition waste, appliances, or industrial/business-generated waste. These items are not defined as household hazardous waste.
- Gasoline and oil containers: If you would like your container back, be prepared for a short wait.
- Paint: Please separate paint cans from the rest of your items.
- How can I tell if I have latex or oil-based paint? Latex paint labels will use words such as “latex,” “acrylic latex,” or “cleans up with soap and water.” Read the ingredients list and look for the word “water.”
- If you have oil-based paint, your label will say “alkyd,” “oil-based,” and “caution: combustible.” The label will mention “mineral spirits,” “soya oil,” “aliphatic hydrocarbons,” or “petroleum distillates.”
- Latex paint is not hazardous. Tips on drying it up are available on the website here.
- Sharps: Place sharps in a rigid plastic container with a lid such as a laundry detergent bottle.
- Make sure the container is labeled “sharps.”
- Do NOT place sharps in plastic bags or have them loose in a cardboard box.
- Empty containers can be thrown away.
- Pack your items, so they stay upright.
- Use tarps and leak proof plastic totes or buckets to prevent spills in your vehicle.
- Please label all items that are not in their original packaging.
- You may be asked to park and wait if you want your gas cans returned.
Past 2023 Events
MONDAY, APRIL 24
Household Hazardous Waste,
Appliances & Electronics Collection
12 - 5:30 pm
Bailey Park (lot south of CO Brown Stadium)
1350 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
View traffic flow maps here.
HHW Accepted Items:
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HHW NOT Accepted Items:
HHW collections DO NOT include trash, tires, yard waste, construction/demolition waste, appliances, or industrial/business-generated waste. These items are not defined as household hazardous waste. Gasoline and oil containers: If you would like your container back, be prepared for a short wait. |
Accepted Electronics:
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Accepted Scrap Metal:
Refrigerators Mini-fridge Freezers AC units Dehumidifiers Water coolers |
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
Appliances, Electronics and
Scrap Tire Collection
12 - 5:30 pm
Ketchum Field
1203 E. North St., Albion, MI
View traffic flow map here.
Event is limited to residential material generated by Calhoun County residents. Please stay in your vehicle. NO AC units, water coolers, freezers, or refrigerators.
Scrap Tire Information:
Funded by an EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant
MONDAY, MAY 22
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
720 Fair St., Marshall
View traffic flow map here.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18Ketchum Field
1203 E. North St., Albion, MI
View traffic flow map here.
Event is limited to residential material generated by Calhoun County residents. Please stay in your vehicle. NO AC units, water coolers, freezers, or refrigerators.
Electronics accepted:
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Accepted Scrap Metal:
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Scrap Tire Information:
- Must be a Calhoun County resident.
- Tires must be residential. (no business or farm tires)
- Passenger vehicle tires will be accepted.
- No tires larger than semi-truck tires will be accepted.
- Events may end early if the trailer is full.
Funded by an EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant
MONDAY, MAY 22
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
720 Fair St., Marshall
View traffic flow map here.
HHW Accepted Items:
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HHW NOT Accepted Items:
HHW collections DO NOT include trash, tires, yard waste, construction/demolition waste, appliances, or industrial/business-generated waste. These items are not defined as household hazardous waste. Gasoline and oil containers: If you would like your container back, be prepared for a short wait. |
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
720 Fair St., Marshall
View press release here.
View traffic flow map here.
HHW Accepted Items:
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HHW NOT Accepted Items:
HHW collections DO NOT include trash, tires, yard waste, construction/demolition waste, appliances, or industrial/business-generated waste. These items are not defined as household hazardous waste. Gasoline and oil containers: If you would like your container back, be prepared for a short wait. |
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Scrap Tire Collection
12 - 5 pm, or when trailer is full
Marshall Athletic Fields
1113 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
View press release here.
View traffic flow map here.
Scrap Tire Information:
- Must be a Calhoun County resident.
- Tires must be residential. (no business or farm tires)
- Passenger vehicle tires will be accepted.
- No tires larger than semi-truck tires will be accepted.
- Events may end early if the trailer is full.
Funded by an EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9

Scrap Tire Collection
12 - 5 pm, or when trailer is full
Tekonsha Village Offices
537 N. Church St., Tekonsha, MI 49092
Event may end early if the trailer is full.
Scrap Tire Information:
- Must be a Calhoun County resident.
- The event is limited to household and residential scrap tires ONLY. (no business or farm tires)
- Passenger vehicle tires will be accepted.
- No tires larger than semi-truck tires will be accepted.
Funded by an EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant