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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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