Residents will be able to dispose of hazardous waste next month, when the popular Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day event returns to the Bloomfield Township campus on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to clean out your garage and basement in an environmentally sound way.
Household Hazardous Waste crews will be on hand to take items such as drain cleaners, weed killer, gasoline, motor oil, starter fluid, transmission fluid, paint, fluorescent light bulbs/PBC ballasts, household batteries and automotive batteries, propane, fire extinguishers, old tires, and much more.
No electronic waste, medication, or paper shredding will be accepted at this event.
There will be signs on Telegraph and Long Lake directing traffic.
The event is open to Township residents only, and proof of residency is required.
Even with upwards of 1,000 participants expected, don’t expect to waste time. “The lines move pretty quickly, you really shouldn’t be here for more than 20 minutes,” says Public Works Manager Adam Roose
To see a thorough list of available recycling options for household items, please visit Bloomfield Township Recycling. You can also watch a highlight video from the 2024 Hazardous Waste Event.
If you cannot participate on October 4, there is also a list of businesses that provide these disposal services Year-Round.
Bloomfield Township Department of Public Works (DPW) comprises several divisions. These are the Road Division, Water & Sewer Division, Grounds Division, Building Maintenance, Motor Pool and Administration. The DPW is responsible for many of the Township’s essential operations such as road maintenance, winter snow plowing, water and sewer services, grounds and building maintenance, vehicle maintenance, water and sewer billing, customer service and oversight of the solid waste contract.