HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Household hazardous waste cannot be recycled and poses a threat to the environment if not disposed of properly. In partnership with Cowlitz County, we collect hazardous wastes from residential customers. The waste is properly packaged in our collection facility and transported to licensed, disposal facilities through a contract-hauler .
Please note: Batteries 9-volts and larger should be taped lengthwise over the terminals with electrical tape. The tape prevents the terminals from connecting and starting a fire.
HazWaste Facility Hours of Operation
The HazWaste Facility is open from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The facility is located in Building A.
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Events
We also conduct one mobile collection event per year in each of the following cities: Castle Rock, Kalama, Cathlamet, Ryderwood, and Woodland.
2010 Mobile Collection Schedule
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Castle Rock - Saturday, April 10th, 9 am - 1 pm, Cascade Select Grocery Store (204 Cowlitz Street)
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Kalama - Saturday, May 8th, 9 am - 1 pm, parking lot behind Cowlitz Bank (Fir and Frontage Road)
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Cathlamet - June 5th, 9 am - 1 pm, PUD parking lot, behind County Courthouse (Division Street)
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Ryderwood - Wednesday, September 1st, 10 am - 12:30 pm, main road between libary and fire station
- Woodland - Saturday, October 23rd, 9 am - 1 pm, eastside parking lot of Safeway
Fluorescent Lamp Recycling
We currently do not accept lamps for recycling through our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, but we highly recommend customers contacting EcoLights, a Seattle-based company, for recycling options for fluorescent lamps, ballasts, and mercury-bearing devices. EcoLights can be reached at (888) 214-2327 or (206) 343-1247.
Common Household Hazardous Wastes
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From the work bench
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From the garage |
| - adhesives, glues, resins |
- car batteries, dry cell batteries |
| - hobby supplies, artist supplies |
- engine degreasers |
| - latex paints |
- brake fluid |
| - oil-based paints |
- transmission fluid |
| - spray paints |
- antifreeze |
| - stains, thinners, strippers |
- radiator cleaner |
| - sealers |
- kerosene |
| - solvents |
- gasoline |
| - creosote |
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| - rust preventatives |
From the house |
| - wood preservatives |
- aerosol cans |
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- spot removers |
| From the yard |
- button-style batteries |
| - insecticides, pesticides, rodent poisons |
- alkaline batteries
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| - herbicides |
- Ni-Cd batteries |
| - propane cylinders |
- photo chemicals |
| - swimming pool chemicals |
- chemistry sets |
| - fertilizers |
- floor cleaners |
| - septic tank cleaners |
- oven cleaners |
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- bleach |
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- metal polish |
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- drain cleaners |
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