Large amounts of powerful medicines go unused or expire and the way we dispose of them makes a difference for our waters and our environment. For years, the advice was to flush our drugs or mix them with kitty litter and throw them in the garbage. Flushing drugs sends them directly into our waters, harming […]
All batteries must be taken to specified drop-off locations or returned to retailers, depending on battery type. Lead acid, rechargable, and button batteries contain toxic materials and are particularly hazardous to human and environmental health. For more information, visit www.hazwastehelp.org. Batteries that must be taken to a drop-off center: Alkaline – These are the common […]
Residential customers may drop off empty camping-style cylinders at The Recology Store. We do not accept large propane tanks. If you have refillable propane tanks for your barbecue, make sure to reuse them or drop them off at a certified take-back facility. You can find local facilities by searching online.
Recology provides free curbside collection for Mercer Island residential and apartment/condo customers. Put oil in a leak free, one-gallon milk jug with screw-top lid. Must be labeled with name and address. Limit 2 gallons per collection. For quantities greater than 2 gallons, or commercial customers, see Hazardous Waste Drop-off Centers.
Hazardous waste items are NOT allowed in the garbage. For information on disposing hazardous wastes from your business, please visit the King County Hazardous Waste website. Find out if your small business is eligible to receive free hazardous waste disposal. Find additional information on the flyer below. Download the Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal flyer.
Residential Curbside Pickup If you have a number of items, you may schedule a free pick-up by calling customer service: (415) 330-1405. You’ll be asked to describe the types and amounts of the household hazardous waste you have for pickup. Pickups are available from Wednesdays – Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Hazardous waste containers […]
Drop off medications for safe handling at any San Francisco police station and select pharmacies. Visit www.sfenvironment.org/medicinedisposal for a full list of medication drop-off locations. Federal Drug Enforcement Administration rules do not allow us to accept medicine at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility or through our Door-to-Door HHW collection programs.
Fluorescent light bulbs are classified as hazardous waste, and CANNOT be placed in the garbage. CURBSIDE Schedule a Recology Bulky Item Recycling pickup for free if you are a resident of San Francisco, and for a small fee for businesses. Residents receive 1-2 free pickups per year. Many Goodwill stores also accept working and non-working electronics. […]
You can drop off your paint, motor oil, and other small amounts of hazardous chemicals to the SF Transfer Station. PaintCare also accepts paint for proper disposal. Paint is typically recycled and reused whenever possible. All cans are usually inspected to make sure the paint is in good enough condition to remix and reuse. Paint is […]
Hazardous waste items are NOT allowed in the garbage. For information on disposing hazardous wastes from your business, please visit the King County Hazardous Waste website. Find out if your small business is eligible to receive free hazardous waste disposal. Find additional information on the flyer below. Download the Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal flyer.