Wyoming SafeChem Center Closed July 11 for Maintenance
Please note that the Wyoming SafeChem Center for household hazardous waste will be closed on Thursday July 11 to install a new chemical storage building.We apologize for the inconvenience but encourage you to use one of the other centers that week.
Electronics Recycling to Celebrate Earth Week
Electronic devices, like TVs, computers, cell phones and microwaves are made of plastic casings, metal, plastic or glass screens and a variety of metals in the wiring and circuit boards. Some of these can be recycled and some need special handling, making recycling...
Kent County encourages residents to safely dispose of unused hazardous materials during National Poison Prevention Week
SafeHomes programs offer safe solutions for disposing of hazardous materials for Kent County residents Grand Rapids, Mich. – National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23 and Kent County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) and (the Kent County) Health Department...
Don’t Be Too Cool for School
Schools out! Extra time at home = more opportunity to get into things! If you have little kids or big kids at home this summer, now is a good time to make sure your home is kid friendly and safe. Here’s the run down of Healthy Home Safety Tips! Tip #1: Accidents...