Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Orcas Recycling
— from San Juan County Public Works/Solid Waste —
What? The hazardous waste roundup collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other hazardous chemicals.
Why? Proper disposal protects your health and the health of the workers that handle your waste. Proper disposal also keeps chemicals out of our drinking water and out of the environment.
When?
- Orcas Island: Saturday, June 25th, 10 am to 2 pm
- Lopez Island: Sunday, June 26th, 11 am to 2 pm
Where? At your island’s solid waste facility/transfer station (aka, “the dump”).
How much will it cost? There is NO CHARGE at this year’s roundup for HOUSEHOLDS disposing of 25 gallons or less of hazardous waste. Your disposal costs are being paid by the San Juan County Solid Waste Division and Washington Department of Ecology. BUSINESSES will be charged for their disposal costs and must pre-register 10 days before the event by calling 370-0534.
What can I bring? Pesticides, fungicides and other poisons, gasoline and other waste fuels, wood preservatives, oil-based paints and stains, solvents and thinners, pool and photo chemicals, resins, corrosives, degreasers, cleaning products, spent fluorescent light tubes and bulbs, mercury, rechargeable batteries, propane cylinders, and aerosols.
What not to bring – The following are not accepted at the roundup: Flares, explosives, or ammunition – deliver these to the Sheriff’s Office. Antifreeze, motor oil, and vehicle batteries – recycle at your island’s solid waste facility during regular business hours. Latex paint – dry out (solidify) and dispose as regular solid waste. Children or pets. These are not hazardous waste and we want to keep them safe!
For more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please refer to San Juan County Public Works Solid Waste Division website: www.sanjuanco.com/342/Waste-Management, or Mark Herrenkohl, Solid Waste Program Administrator: 370-0534; markh@sanjuanco.com
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