Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

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Household Hazardous Waste collection facilities now open

Seattle Public Utilities' Household Hazardous Waste collection facilities are now open with regular hours. Sites are open for essential trips only. For more information and how to store waste safely, visit kingcountyhazwastewa.gov.

Seattle has two household hazardous waste facilities that are free for Seattle residents. These are separate facilities from the Transfer Stations, and the Transfer Stations do not accept household hazardous waste. No appointment is needed. Commercial and business waste is not accepted.

 

Main Facilities

North Household Hazardous Waste Facility

12550 Stone Avenue North, Seattle 98113

Hours: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

South Household Hazardous Waste Facility

8105 Fifth Avenue South, Seattle 98103

Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

 

Other Disposal Options

Factoria Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Service

13800 SE 32nd St. in Bellevue

All King County residents can use this facility. See operating hours and accepted items and quantities.

Wastemobile

All King County residents can use the Wastemobile, which schedules events at different locations outside of Seattle in King County and suburban cities. See scheduled locations and accepted items and quantities.

More options

  • Ask the business where you bought the product whether it has a safe disposal program.
  • Check the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program.
  • Call the Household Hazards Line at (206) 296-4692 for information about disposal options and safer alternatives to hazardous products.

 

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