HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
MMSD's Home HazMat drop-offs can only accept waste that is generated by households or apartments in Milwaukee County.
- No Businesses
- No Contractors
- No Schools, Churches, or Non-Profits
- No Government Agencies
Safely Dispose of Household Chemicals
Please drop off your household hazardous waste at one of our three permanent collection locations or an upcoming 1-Day Drop-Off site in 2025. Help us keep household chemicals out of our water and the environment.
1-Day Drop Off | June 14th
Drop off your household hazardous waste at Wisconsin State Fair Grounds.
We ACCEPT These Items:
Automotive
Antifreeze
Autobody repair products
Battery acid
Brake fluid
Carburetor cleaner
Car wax
Fiberglass epoxy
Fuel additives
Gasoline
Metal polish
Oil / Oil filters
Parts cleaner
Road flares (No marine flares)
Rust remover
Spot remover
Transmission fluid
Painting & DIY
Acetone
Contact cement
Driveway sealer
Deck stripper (Wood bleach)
Glue / Adhesives
Joint compound
Paint (Latex) Limit 20 gallons per visit
Paint (Non-Latex) No Limit
Paint thinner / Stripper
Photo developing chemicals
Roofing tar
Sealers (Wood & concrete)
Shellac
Stain
Turpentine
Varnish
Wood filler
Home
Aerosol cans (Full)
Ammonia
Antibacterial products
Asbestos (Limit two contractor-sized garbage bags (triple bagged). Drop off only at the Menomonee Falls collection center.)
Ballasts (Without light fixture)
Batteries (Button & rechargeable)
Bleach
Carpet cleaner
Cooking oil (New & used)
Disinfectants
Drain cleaner
Dry cleaning chemicals
Extension cords
Fertilizer
Floor care products
Insect / Bug killer
Fluorescent bulbs - Limit 20 bulbs per visit
Furniture polish
Kerosene
Lamp oil
Lighter fluid
Mercury (Thermometers & thermostats)
Mosquito repellent
Mothballs
Oven cleaner
Pesticides
Pool chemicals
Rechargeable toothbrushes
Rat / Rodent poison
String (Holiday) lights
Weed killer
Other Stuff
Hair dye
Hair remover
Hair spray
Formaldehyde
Liquid nicotine for vaping
Nail polish & remover
Pepper spray (Self-defense)
Perfume
Shoe polish
Vape equipment (Nicotine Only)
We DO NOT accept these items
Ammunition Compressed gas cylinders
Car batteries
Clothes dryers
Computers
Containers larger than 15 gallons
Explosives
Fire extinguishers
Fireworks
Marine flares
Medical waste
Microwaves
Prescription drugs
Propane cylinders
Radioactive wastes
Refrigerators
Sharps/Needles
Smoke detectors
Stereos
Year-Round Collection
3 Drop-Off Locations
Milwaukee | 13th Street
6060 S 13th Street,
Milwaukee, WI 53221
just north of College Ave
Open
TUE 11am - 6pm
SAT 8am - 2pm
2025 Closed Days
5/24 | 8/30 | 11/11 | 11/29
Milwaukee | Lincoln Ave
Open
THU 7am - 3pm
FRI 7am - 3pm
SAT 7am - 3pm
2025 Closed Days
4/18 | 6/19 | 7/4 | 11/27- 11/28 | 12/25 | 1/1/26
Menomonee Falls
Open
MON 11am - 6pm
WED 11am - 6pm
SAT 8am - 2pm
2025 Closed Days
1/1 | 1/20 | 2/17 | 5/24 | 5/26 | 8/30 | 9/1 | 11/29 | 12/24 | 12/31
Events
1-Day Drop Off Locations
One-day events to drop-off your household chemicals at a drive-thru collection drop-off location.
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Saturday | June 14th
8am - 2pm
State Fair Park
640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI 53214
(GATE 1 - off Greenfield Ave)
Saturday | Aug 9th
8am - 2pm
Nicolet High School
6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd, Glendale
(Front Parking Lot)
Saturday | Sept 13th
8am - 2pm
Wauwatosa Drop-Off Center
11100 W Walnut Rd.
(Enter off Watertown Plank Rd. on 113th St.)
Dropoff Safety Procedures
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Stay in your vehicle at all times.
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Put all items in your trunk or as close to the hatchback as possible.
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We WILL return gas cans used for transporting old gas or gas/oil mixtures.
Disposal Locations for items NOT ACCEPTED
We're providing the following list, as a public service, of places where you can properly dispose of certain items.
You should check with your municipality to see if it offers disposal services for items not accepted at our hazardous waste collection facilities. MMSD's Household Hazardous Waste Program does not accept all items.
Electronics
Wisconsin's electronics recycling law bans certain electronic items from landfills, such as TVs, computers, printers, and fax machines. It also creates a statewide recycling program called E-Cycle Wisconsin. There are many convenient electronics drop-off locations under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources E-Cycle program.
The E-Cycle program is the state's first comprehensive system in Wisconsin for recycling electronics from households and K-12 public schools. Under the new program, manufacturers will bear the primary financial responsibility for the recycling of banned electronics.
Proper Handling of Used Batteries
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, single-use alkaline batteries currently have little recycling value and may be thrown in the trash. However, batteries used in many household and office products, as well as motor vehicle batteries, contain a variety of heavy metals and other materials that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not handled properly. You can bring your rechargeable and button batteries to the MMSD Home Hazmat Collection sites.
Medications
Protect Lake Michigan and combat the opioid crisis by safely disposing your unused prescription medicine at one of these free drop boxes.
Take back my meds program dropoff box map in Milwaukee.
Other Disposal Locations
Companies listed below may charge a fee for disposing of items at their facilities. Call ahead for costs and hours of operation.
| Item Type | Service |
|---|---|
| Appliances, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners Numerous items | Refridgerant Depot, LLC For a list of accepted items |
| Computers, Tablets, Cell Phones, Cameras | Best Buy For a list of electronics you can recycle for free |
| Home Pick Up Service Numerous items | 1-800-GOT-JUNK |
| Fire Extinguishers | Milwaukee Recharging Service, 5707 W. Vliet, Milwaukee, 414-774-0772 Accurate Recharge & Fire 5811 N. 96th, Milwaukee 414-464-1870 |
| Safe Needle Disposal | Safe Needle Disposal For disposal instructions and drop off locations |
| Smoke Detectors | First Alert 1-800-323-9005 |
| Unused Prescription Medicine | Take Back My Meds MKE Find a drop box near you |
Have a Question?
Give us a call (414) 225-2066
For Milwaukee County Residents only. Please, no businesses.
