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Take charge of your old batteries

When your batteries run out, don’t just throw them away – recycle them! Recycling batteries is good for the environment and helps conserve natural resources. Find out how you can drop off your old batteries at a collection site near you.

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Tips for safely managing holiday waste

December 01, 2023

Deciding how to manage your holiday waste can feel like a hassle when you're in the swing of the season. Reduce some holiday stress by learning these simple steps for recycling packaging materials and hazardous waste now.

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Take charge of your old batteries

November 08, 2023

When your batteries run out, don’t just throw them away – recycle them! Recycling batteries is good for the environment and helps conserve natural resources. Find out how you can drop off your old batteries at a collection site near you.

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Hazardous waste home collection service helps meet customers where they are

October 11, 2023

Centering equity in hazardous waste disposal often means meeting people where they are. Learn more about our special hazardous waste home collection service and how we serve King County residents who may not be able to access a hazardous waste collection site. 

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Fall lawn and yard care tips for the natural gardener

October 11, 2023

King County gardeners can prepare their greenspaces for the colder months, all while reducing exposure to hazardous materials. Here are some tips for keeping your yard healthy and hazard-free this fall.

 

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Celebrating the history that shaped our region: Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 09, 2023

Indigenous communities have experienced a history of violence, expulsion, colonialist policies, and a persistent erasure from many mainstream institutions. For the Haz Waste Program, it’s critical to acknowledge this history while uplifting our shared commitment to environmental justice.

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Haz Waste Program named EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for 7th year in a row

October 03, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice program helps residents and businesses easily identify products that keep people and the environment safe. The Haz Waste Program is pleased to accept the 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award for the seventh year in a row.

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Choose Your Own (Outdoor) Adventure: Haz Waste Edition

August 09, 2023

No matter what your outdoor adventure looks like, the best packing lists will allow you to enjoy yourself in nature while reducing your exposure to toxic materials. Many products we commonly use during the summer months contain hazardous products. Get guidance around packing a bag that’s free of hazardous ingredients and learn how to safely dispose certain outdoor items once the adventure comes to a close.

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Laura Matter runs the Garden Hotline. Here’s what she wants every King County gardener to know.

August 08, 2023

If you’re looking for expert yard care advice, you should get to know Laura Matter, Program Manager at Tilth Alliance. In her role at Tilth Alliance, Laura oversees the Hazardous Waste Management Program's Garden Hotline, a collaborative effort that offers education, information, and resources to gardeners, yard maintainers, and greenskeepers of all interests and skill levels. 

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August is National Black Business Month

August 02, 2023

Supporting Black businesses is one small step in moving toward equality for Black people in the U.S., part of a bigger picture push to address institutional limitations and oppression. Meet a few small businesses in our region that use models that help our environment and strengthen community health and wellness, moving the needle towards more equitable health outcomes.

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