Michigan keeps whole tires, yard waste, lead-acid batteries, used oil, bulk liquids and asbestos out of landfills by law, refrigerant appliances need the gas recovered first, and oil-based paint, solvents, fluorescent tubes and rechargeable batteries go to Ingham County’s household hazardous waste drop-off. Green waste goes in a container of its own for composting. Our
guide lists where each item goes.