The Solid Waste Division (SWD) operates two facilities that accept household hazardous waste from residents, the Wastemobile and the Factoria Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Service. Wastes collected at these sites will be recycled or disposed of properly.
Household hazardous wastes are products that contain ingredients that are toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive. These include paint thinner, fluorescent lights, pesticides and car batteries. If disposed of improperly, these products can be harmful to humans, wildlife and the environment. Proper disposal prevents household hazardous waste from entering the environment; damaging soil, groundwater and streams; or causing harm to people and animals.
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The Wastemobile and fixed facilities are funded through a surcharge on solid waste disposal and wastewater discharge and there is no direct fee to residents. The average disposal cost is over $75 per participant, however residents utilizing the facilities are not charged a fee on site. This cost premium underscores the importance of making waste prevention our top priority.
Created in 1989, the Wastemobile was the first program of its kind in the nation. In 25 years of operation, the program has collected nearly 15,000 tons of household hazardous waste from nearly 500,000 customers. In 21 collection events last year, the Wastemobile served more than 13,000 King County residents, collecting an average of 75 pounds of hazardous waste per customer (for a total of 506 tons).
Does your small business need easy, convenient, and affordable way to properly dispose of your hazardous waste? We can help! Small business owners in Scott County who generate small amounts of waste can take advantage of a special program available through the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Avoid struggling with confusing regulatory compliance, and/or safe and proper management of your hazardous business wastes.
If your business or organization generates less than 220 pounds (22 gallons) of hazardous waste per month, it qualifies as a VSQG (very small quantity generator). This means you can bring your materials to the Scott County VSQG Program for affordable management and disposal.
Please note that depending on the type of hazardous wastes your business or organization wishes to dispose of, you will be required to have or applied for a HW ID#, and be licensed as a Hazardous Waste generator in Scott County.
This document is contained below in six PDF files, for ease of handling. The following table of contents allows you to open or download the files containing the sections of the document you want to see.
Wake County Solid Waste Management Division manages several recycling and waste disposal facilities for residents and businesses in Wake County. Access more information on our facilities below or download a guide to all Wake County Waste and Recycling Drop-off Facilities.
French, German, Japanese and Spanish translations of the SASB Standards are available. To download translations of the Standards, please select your industry(ies) and fill out the form.
The following lists household hazardous waste (HHW) products commonly found in the home. There are three options available to Sonoma residents looking to properly dispose of HHW: the HHW Facility, HHW Collection Events and HHW Rover Service. The HHW Facility and HHW Collection Events are free for residents, while the HHW Rover can be scheduled for $50 per pickup (free for seniors over 80 years of age and housebound residents). Services are also available for businesses.
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are products that contain ingredients that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive. These include pool chemicals, paint thinner, pesticides, fluorescent lamps, car batteries and other items listed on this website. To find out more about our HHW program, download the brochure.
We know, this is confusing! It is common for residents to bring non-hazardous wastes, such as latex paint, water-based stains and finishes to the collections. These ARE NOT accepted at collections as you can dispose of these products yourself. To dispose of these items, pour over cat litter to absorb liquid and throw away; or dry out and throw in the trash. Still confused? Click below for a breakdown of the most common products and items we get questioned about.
Collection: After being surveyed and sorted, you will be directed to the unloading station where your waste is then collected by the contracted hazardous waste hauler. Residents are asked to stay in their vehicles throughout the entire process.
New England Disposal Technologies, Inc. (NEDT) has opened a Household Hazardous Products Collection Center in Sutton, MA. This collection site, permitted by the MassDEP, is available to accept waste materials from households located in any community in the Commonwealth. The facility provides a safe hazardous products management option for Massachusetts residents who many have missed their local collection, or do not want to wait for their next scheduled local collection. Click here for additional information.
The South Canyon Landfill is owned and operated by the City of Glenwood Springs and has served the waste management needs of our community for over 60 years. The site provides a variety of services to the public including trash disposal, brush and yard waste recycling, commercial composting, aggregate recycling, metal recycling, e-waste recycling, and car battery recycling.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR protects communities from harmful health effects related to exposure to natural and man-made hazardous substances. We do this by responding to environmental health emergencies; investigating emerging environmental health threats; conducting research on the health impacts of hazardous waste sites; and building capabilities of and providing actionable guidance to state and local health partners.
The ECOWISE program provides Montgomery County businesses, or Small Quantity Generators ( SQG), who generate less than 220 pounds (or 100 kg) of hazardous waste an inexpensive and convenient way of disposing of their hazardous material.
In the State of Maryland, a "Small Quantity Generator" or SQG is a non-residential (business or non-profit organization) entity that generates less than 220 pounds (100 kg) of hazardous waste per calendar month. A "Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator" ( CESQG) is the Federal equivalent term. BOTH terms mean you produce less than 220 pounds or 100 kg per calendar month. A SQG must also generate less than 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of acute hazardous waste per month.
HSDB was a toxicology database that focused on the toxicology of potentially hazardous chemicals. It provided information on human exposure, industrial hygiene, emergency handling procedures, environmental fate, regulatory requirements, nanomaterials, and related areas. The information in HSDB has been assessed by a Scientific Review Panel.
September 15, 2022 - Effective September 21, 2022, Snohomish County will temporarily stop accepting yard debris at all facilities. Due to the amount of refuse on the floor, green waste and wood debris is being contaminated at Snohomish County facilities and must be disposed of as solid waste. This is also contributing to the backlog of waste in the facilities and uses valuable space in containers being transported for disposal in a landfill. The county is encouraging residents to take green waste and wood debris to alternate locations. A list of those local businesses can be found by visiting:
Through our collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills, we focus on providing effective and reliable environmental services and solutions to make proper recycling and waste disposal effortless for our 14 million customers.
For information on proper disposal of hazardous items not accepted at the HHW Facilities, please contact County of Santa Cruz Environmental Health Services at 831-454-2022. Hazardous or Designated Wastes are described in CCR Titles 22 and 23 specifies Class I and Class II wastes. 2ff7e9595c
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