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Kent County SafeChem - Grand Rapids (Wealthy Street)

1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Kent County Department of Public Works
Hours
Mon 1:30-5:30 pm; Wed 7:30-11:30 am; Thu 1:30-5:30 pm; 2nd Saturday of the month 8:30-11 am
Appointments
Not needed, according to the site
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Kent County only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Oil-based paint, stain and lacquer only; latex paint is not accepted (dry it out and put it in the trash).
  • Limit: Call ahead for more than 6 moving boxes or 20 gallons; no containers over 5 gallons.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Rechargeable, lithium, button, cadmium and car (lead-acid) batteries; alkaline batteries are not accepted (trash).

Other electronics

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Items with a battery or a cord, during SafeChem hours only; no large appliances or freon devices.

Televisions

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Flat-screen TVs only; CRT (box) TVs go to North Kent or South Kent for a fee.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • SafeChem (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • SafeChem is free to all Kent County residents, funded by the Kent County Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • SafeChem has five disposal sites with set days and hours; no appointments are needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • More than 6 moving boxes, more than 20 gallons, or a container over 5 gallons counts as a large amount; call ahead (616-632-7941). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Grand Rapids SafeChem Household Hazardous Waste & Swap Shop, 1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Mondays 1:30-5:30 pm, Wednesdays 7:30-11:30 am, Thursdays 1:30-5:30 pm and the second Saturday of each month 8:30-11 am. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SafeChem Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • SafeChem accepts oil-based paint and stain and lacquer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • SafeChem does not take alkaline batteries (safe for the trash) but still accepts rechargeable, lithium and cadmium batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other Batteries (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Rechargeable, lithium-ion and button batteries are household hazardous waste to take to any of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car Batteries (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Car batteries should be taken to any of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint (Oil-Based) & Stains (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Oil-based paint is hazardous and goes to one of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Latex paint is not hazardous, goes in the trash once dried out, and is not accepted by SafeChem. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Residents can bring electronics to three drop-offs: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, the SafeChem site on Wealthy St. in Grand Rapids (during SafeChem hours) and South Kent. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most electronics are free to recycle except CRT monitors and freon appliances; the Wealthy Street SafeChem site does not take large appliances or freon devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs & Computer Monitors (Flat Screen) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Flat-screen TVs and computer monitors can be recycled free at the three electronics drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Any item with a battery or a cord can be recycled free at the three electronics drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The electronics drop-offs are for residents only and do not accept commercial e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs & Computer Monitors (CRT & Box) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • CRT TVs and monitors go to North Kent or South Kent for a fee based on size and county residency. Checked October 26, 2026.

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