Dispose of Pesticides, Fuels, Cleaning Products on San Juan June 11-12
Posted May 25, 2021 at 5:30 am by Hayley Day
From San Juan County
San Juan County is collecting hazardous waste at the waste stations on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands.
Collection times are:
- 1-3 p.m., June 11 for businesses on San Juan.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 12 for households on San Juan.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 19 on Orcas
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m., June 26 on Lopez.
Businesses must call 360-370-0534 to pre-register.
The following items are accepted:
- All latex (water-based) and oil paints, stains, solvents, resins, and thinners
- Cleaning products and degreasers
- Pesticides and yard chemicals
- Fuels and contaminated oils
- Lab, pool, and photo chemicals
- Oxidizers, corrosive and reactives
- Aerosols and lib propane cylinders
- Fluorescent and CFL lightbulbs
- Household batteries
- PCB light ballasts
These items are not accepted:
- Unlabeled containers
- Items your waste station already accepts. For example used motor/gear oil and common automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, BBQ-size propane tanks, and electronic waste.
- Flares, explosives, and ammunition should be taken to the sheriff’s office.
For more information, visit www.sanjuanco.com/351/Hazardous-Waste.
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