How should I dispose of hazardous waste?
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are products that contain toxic materials that can be harmful to humans and the environment if disposed of improperly. Hazardous waste is not accepted in curbside garbage, recycling, or organics carts. Look for a label that may say CAUTION-WARNING-DANGER-POISON to determine if a product is hazardous. Empty containers may go in the garbage, with the exception of propane tanks.
Household hazardous waste items include, but are not limited to: toxic household cleaners, paint thinners, pesticides, mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs and tubes, electronic waste and car batteries.
Download the Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal flyer.
Hazardous Waste Drop Off Locations
The King County Solid Waste Division operates two facilities that accept household hazardous waste from residents: the Wastemobile and the Factoria Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Service. The City of Seattle operates two additional sites within Seattle. Wastes collected at these sites will be recycled or disposed of properly.
Wastemobile
Site Hours: Check King County webpage for hours and availability
Address & Location: The Wastemobile travels throughout King County. Check the Wastemobile schedule for the next date near you.
Factoria Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Site Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Closed: Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Address: 13800 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue
North Seattle Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Site Hours: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 9:30am – 4:30pm *No appointment necessary.
Closed: July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Address: 12550 Stone Ave N, Seattle
South Seattle Hazardous Waste Facility
Site Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:30am – 4:30pm *No appointment necessary.
Closed: July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
Address: 8105 Fifth Avenue S, Seattle
Accepted items: For a complete list of what to bring and what not to bring, visit the King County webpage.
For comprehensive hazardous waste disposal information, call King County’s Local Hazardous Waste Management Program at 206-296-4692 or visit www.HazWasteHelp.org.
BUSINESSES
Visit the City of Seattle’s hazardous waste disposal information.