PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used for their durability and resistance to water, grease, and stains. However, these same properties make them difficult to break down, leading to their nickname, “forever chemicals.” Learn more about a new resource that can fill you in on regional efforts addressing PFAS and help you reduce your exposure to PFAS overall.
PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used for their durability and resistance to water, grease, and stains. However, these same properties make them difficult to break down, leading to their nickname, “forever chemicals.” Learn more about a new resource that can fill you in on regional efforts addressing PFAS and help you reduce your exposure to PFAS overall.
At the end of 2024, the Haz Waste Program’s website will move from kingcountyhazwasteWA.gov to be integrated into kingcounty.gov. Find out what this means for you.
The Haz Waste Program accepts many hazardous items at disposal sites across King County. But some hazardous items and other household waste can be disposed of in different ways.
From mushrooms to microgreens, the Garden Hotline hosts natural gardening workshops at King County Library System branches near you.
For the eighth year in a row, the Hazardous Waste Management Program (Haz Waste Program) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice Partner of the Year! Read about our Program's work providing education, outreach, and technical assistance around safer products that reduce hazardous exposures for people and the environment.
Nestled above the Duwamish greenbelt, the Heron’s Nest is a sacred space dedicated to community engagement, environmental education, and preserving the cultural heritage of the Duwamish Tribe. Learn more about this space and community members' land stewardship efforts to restore and protect the land for generations to come.
Hear from two King County businesses that made the switch to safer degreasers with the help of Haz Waste Business Services.
Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent looking over the upcoming year’s lesson plans, this hazardous waste back-to-school guide will give you a leg up on learning how to protect your health and the environment from hazardous exposures.
As we celebrate International Youth Day (August 12), it’s important to recognize how empowering younger generations today ensures they will lead the charge in achieving that vision for the future. Learn how an educational partnership with students in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood empowered high-schoolers to take action to address hazardous waste's impacts in their communities and homes.
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