MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The City of Mishawaka announced on Wednesday that the Organic Resource and Household Hazardous Waste Center at 1105 E. Fifth St. will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, April 6.

Household hazardous waste is any item or waste considered toxic, corrosive, or pose a threat to human safety or the safety of the environment.

The following materials will be accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste facility:

• Aerosols - spray paint, insect sprays
• Batteries - only Ni-Cad, Lithium, button cell and rechargeable batteries
• Corrosives - lye, acids, drain cleaner
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Mercury - elemental, thermostats, switches and relays, vapor lamps
• Paints and solvents - paints, stains, finishing oils, thinners
• Pesticides/Herbicides - weed and grass killer, insect killers, garden chemicals
• Poisons - mouse and rat killers, roach and ant killers
• Smoke detectors
• Tires- 6 per year per household
• Waste Fuels - charcoal lighter, fuel oil, gasoline (No 55-gallon drums)
• Waste oils and lubricants - engine, gear, coolant (No 55-gallon drums)
• Styrofoam

The city says residents of Mishawaka are responsible for proper disposal of their solid waste items and that it is illegal to dump or openly burn solid waste in several areas in the state.

Regular hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

"The City of Mishawaka thanks citizens ahead of time for their dedication to keeping our city clean and safe," city officials said.

Mishawaka's Curbside Recycling Program will continue to address recycling need.