Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Griffith Shred Fest

Household Hazardous Waste Collection:

The Lake County Solid Waste Management District will hold their annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal program on Saturday, October 13th from 9 am - 2 pm at the Griffith Public Works facility, 134 S Colfax.  The following items are accepted: Auto & household batteries, cleaners, oil based paints, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, poisons, oil, antifreeze, mercury, and mercury containing products, gasoline, kerosene, aerosols & corrosives, small propane tanks for portable grills, expired medications and medical needles.  All needles and "sharps" must be placed in a rigid plastic container, such as a detergent bottle.  Items NOT accepted are: latex-based paint, explosives, ammunition, appliances, tires, radioactive waste, asbestos or any container 30 gallons or larger.

Griffith Shred Fest

In conjunction with the Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, October 13th, the Town of Griffith will have document shredding available for Griffith residents from 9 am - 2 pm at the Griffith Public Works Facility, 134 S. Colfax. Quantities will be limited to four (4) boxes per vehicle.