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Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
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Accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities
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- • Antifreeze and motor oil
- • Drain openers
- • Hobby chemicals
- • Cleaning products
- • Paint thinners
- • Pool and spa supplies
- • Rechargeable batteries
- • Vehicle batteries
- • Oil-based paint
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- • Pesticides
- • Propane tanks
- • Wood preservatives
- • Glues and adhesives
- • Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes (also accepted at many retail stores)
- • Mercury-containing thermometers and thermostats
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NOT Accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities
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- • Computers and electronics
- • TVs and VCRs
- • Ammunition
- • Explosives
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See Special Items for details on handling:
- • Syringes, tires and other items that are not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste facilities can be taken to Recycling & Disposal Stations with special preparation.
- • Materials-such as computers, TVs, asbestos, and explosives-that are not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste facilities or Transfer Stations may be accepted for recycling or disposal by other organizations.
Determine if a product is hazardous
- • Hazardous products are usually labeled Danger, Poison, Caution or Warning.
- • See the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program for information on determining which products are hazardous and how to use and dispose of these products safely.
- • You may also be able to contact the manufacturer for more health and safety information.
Related Link
Green Cleaning
Links to other sites
Local Hazardous Waste Program—Paint and Solvents - information on reducing paint-related hazardous waste and disposing of paint and paint-related products
King County – The Take it Back Network
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