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Household Hazardous Waste

RECYCLE oR DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SAFELY

How do I know that a product is hazardous? A product is hazardous if the label says:

"CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or POISON "

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Alternatives to Hazardous Waste Products

Other Resources & Information

 

King County - Residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Visit the King County Residential Household Hazardous WasteExternal link website for information on:

 

King County - Business Hazardous Waste

Visit the King County Business Hazardous WasteExternal linkwebsite for information on:
  • Disposal & Recycling
  • Common Questions
  • Financial Assistance
  • Technical & Compliance Assistance
  • Recognition Assistance
  • Customer Service 206-263-8899

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Pierce County - Residential & BUSINESS Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities

 

HOW TO DISPOSE / RECYCLE...

 

Automotive Products

  • Automobile Batteries
    • B & B Auto Parts, 2703 Auburn WY N, Auburn, 253-854-0464
    • O'Reillys Auto Parks, 222 A ST SE, Auburn, 253-735-4075
  • Automobile Motor Oil
    • B & B Auto Parts, 2703 Auburn WY N, Auburn, 253-854-0464
    • O'Reillys Auto Parks, 222 A ST SE, Auburn, 253-735-4075
    • Waste Management Residential Customers - Residents can place 1-gallon (clear) milk jugs of motor oil at the curbside for collection each recycle collection. Label jugs with name, address & phone number. LIMIT 2 per collection.
  • Automobile Tires
    • Les Schwab, 903 Auburn WY S, Auburn, 253-833-3107
    • Les Schwab, 2504 Auburn WY N, Auburn, 253-735-2102
    • Les Schwab, 34414 16th AVE S, Federal Way, 253-927-1159
    • King County Special Recycle Collection Events - Spring (April) & Fall (September). Watch for date information on the Upcoming Events page.

Electronics (computers, towers, laptops, T.V.'s, E-Readers)

  • E-Cycle WashingtonExternal link - FREE
    • A Plus Removal & Recycle, 116 Clay ST NW #B1, Auburn, 253-737-4441
    • Goodwill, 1519 Auburn WY S, Auburn, 253-573-1333
    • Goodwill, 21153 Hwy 410, Bonney Lake, 253-573-6710
    • Salvation Army Donation Site, 209 Hwy 410, Bonney Lake, 206-587-0503 (information line)
  • Take It Back NetworkExternal link - List of locations

Electronics (DVD's & VCR's, radios, computer peripherals, copiers, cell phones, etc.)

  • City of Auburn Police Department (Cell Phones only), 340 East Main Street. Contact Shelly David, 253-931-3072. Cell phones are refurbished and donated to survivors of domestic violence.
  • A Plus Recycle & Removal, 116 Clay ST NW, Auburn, 253-737-4441 - FREE
  • Take It Back NetworkExternal link - List of locations
  • Star West Recycle & Processing Inc, 253-740-9801 (pickup only)

Fluorescent Lights, Tubes & Bulbs

  • King County Wastemobile at the SuperMall (see above) - FREE
  • Bartell's, 3902 Auburn WY S, 253-939-8562 (bulbs only)
  • Home Depot Stores Eco OptionsExternal link(all stores) - FREE
  • McLendon Hardware Stores
    • Kent - 23662 104th ST SE, 253-536-6560
    • Sumner - 1111 Fryar AVE, 253-863-2264
    • Puyallup - 11307 Canyon RD, 253-863-2264
  • Phillips Services Corp., 20245 77th AVE S, Kent, 800-228-7872
  • Take It Back NetworkExternal link - List of locations

Pharmaceuticals (Unwanted Medicines)

  • City of Auburn Police Department, 340 E Main ST, Suite #201, Auburn
    • Hours: 10 AM-2 PM
    • Contact: Bob Karnofski, Assistant Police Chief - 253-804-3115
    • Drop Box in Lobby: Free and anonymous (no questions asked)
    • Items Accepted: Prescription medications, over the counter medications, medication samples, medications for pets, vitamins, medicated ointments/lotions and inhalers, liquid medications (in leak proof containers up to 12 oz).
    • Items NOT Accepted: Needles/syringes/lancets, thermometers, IV bags, bodily or infectious waste, hydrogen peroxide, empty containers, aerosol cans and personal care products (non-medicated shampoo, etc.)
  • Take Back Your MedsExternal link - For list of locations and other useful information
  • Group Health Cooperatives - LocationsExternal link
    • Federal Way Medical Center, 301 S 320th ST, Federal Way, 253-874-7000
    • Kent Medical Center, 26004 104th AVE SE, Kent, 425-251-4070
    • Puyallup Medical Center Pharmacy, 611 31st AVE SW, Puyallup

Printer Cartridges

  • Q-Toner, 209 2nd St NE, Auburn, 253-833-3802
  • King County What Do I Do With? Printer CartridgesExternal link

Propane Tanks

Propane tanks are NOT accepted in the garbage at any King County solid waste disposal facility. Manufacturer changes to propane tank valves make it impossible to tell if a tank is empty and that can create a safety hazard for our customers and employees.

  • Exchange or refill: businesses such as Ace Hardware, Albertsons, A-Plus Removal & Recycle, McClendon's, Fred Meyer, Lowes, Home Depot, Shell stations, Cenex, and U-Haul can exchange and/or refill propane tanks.
  • Free options for residents: propane tanks and other pressurized tanks that are five gallons or less (BBQ size) can be taken to the WastemobileExternal link or to any household hazardous waste (HHW) collection siteExternal link.
  • Businesses: call the Business Waste Line at 206-263-8899 for options.
  • Visit King County’s What Do I Do With...?External link Web site for more information on propane tanks.

Sharps (needles, syringes)

Haulers in the City of Auburn DO NOT allows Sharps to be disposed of in the garbage, recycle or compostables containers. Please put Sharps in an approved Sharps container for disposal. (Auburn Public Health Center accepts Sharps in a 2-liter pop bottle or approved Sharps container.)

  • Auburn Public Health Center, 901 Auburn WY N, Auburn 253-833-8400. Accepts Sharps in a 2-liter pop bottle or approved Sharps container. Outside drop box. -FREE
  • Bartell Drugs, 3902 A ST SE, Auburn, 253-939-8562. For a fee.
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy, 801 Auburn WY N, Auburn, 253-931-5584
  • Waste ManagementExternal link or call 1-877-927-8363
  • Healthcare Compliance Services External link
  • MedadyneExternal link
  • GRP Medical ServicesExternal link

 

ALTERNATIVES TO HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS

 

OTHER RESOURCES & INFORMATION

  • Latex Paint Policy (PDF) - Effective January 1, 2008
  • Healthy ToysExternal link - The Consumer Action Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys
  • Children's Health & Safety-Washington State Department of Health, Children's Health & Safety Web site. This information focuses on the health and safety of children from birth through early school age. To learn about older children's topics or various other topics, visit the Department of Health A-Z topic list.

 

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