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Hazardous Wastes Accepted at the
HHW facility/Roundup Events

 

For the safety of you and your family, transport these products in sealed, non-leaking containers. Household hazardous waste can be dangerous if spilled or combined. Do not mix liquids or other chemicals.

New! Latex paint disposal policy change - latex paint no longer accepted effective June 28, 2009.

 

Bring:

  • Aerosol spray cans
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries (dry cell & lead acid) 
  • Bleach
  • Brake fluid
  • Chemistry sets
  • Drain cleaner
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Floor wax
  • Fluorescent tubes & compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL's)
  • Fungicide
  • Furniture polish
  • Gasoline/diesel
  • Glues
  • Herbicides
  • Insecticides
  • Lamp ballasts
  • Mercury 
  • Mildew removers
  • Moth balls
  • Motor oil
  • Oil filters
  • Oven cleaner
  • Paint thinner
  • Paint, varnish or stain (oil-base only)
  • Photographic chemicals
  • Pool chemicals
  • Propane tanks (BBQ size or smaller)
  • Rechargable batteries 
  • Rug & upholstery cleaners
  • Shoe or silver polish
  • Solvents
  • Switches containing mercury
  • Thermometers containing mercury
  • Thermostats containing mercury 
  • Transmission fluid
  • USB Battery backup 
  • Wood preservatives

 

Do not bring:  

 

 

Other drop-off locations:

Limited quantities of certain hazards are accepted for recycling from households, free of charge, at Snohomish County transfer stations.

  • Antifreeze -10 gallon limit
  • Batteries (dry cell and lead acid)
  • Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs-12 bulbs/tube limit 
  • Motor oil -10 gallon limit
  • Oil filters
  • Propane tanks (BBQ size or smaller)-3 per visit

 

Many retailers offer take back services for products they sell or handle. Please see our Take-It-Back program for more information, or call (425) 388-3425 for other recycling options for household hazardous waste.
 

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