News and Events | Hazardous Waste Management in King County, WA

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                                                    When will the Wastemobile be near you in 2023? Find free hazardous waste collection events in our region
                                                
                                                February 08, 2023
                                            
The Wastemobile, King County’s traveling household hazardous waste drop-off service, kicks off its 2023 season on February 24 in Bothell, WA. Between February and October, the Wastemobile will visit rural, suburban, and urban communities around King County. Residents and small businesses can safely bring their household hazardous waste such as as oil-based paint, batteries, antifreeze, pesticides to the Wastemobile at no cost. 

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                                                    How Black activists brought us environmental justice – and changed the conversation about racial equity 
                                                
                                                February 06, 2023
                                            
Environmental justice is the fundamental idea that all people have a right to live in a safe and healthy environment. But that wasn’t a mainstream idea until the 1980s, when a group headed by civil rights leader Reverend Benjamin Chavis helped highlight the importance of racial equity in environmental issues. Read on to learn more about the impact of these efforts. 

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                                                    January 2023 WA Legislative Session Update 
                                                
                                                January 10, 2023
                                            
Washington state legislature’s 2023 session began on January 9, 2023. Get to know some of the hazardous waste-related policies the Program is keeping track of throughout this year's session. And be sure to follow along with us in the coming months for updates on the progress of these bills.

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                                                    North Seattle collection site closed December 20, 2022
                                                
                                                December 20, 2022
                                            
Due to inclement weather, the North Seattle hazardous waste collection site is closed December 20, 2022. 

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                                                    Working with BIPOC businesses to safely manage hazardous waste
                                                
                                                December 06, 2022
                                            
We offer our region's small businesses education, outreach, technical assistance, and incentives to help make improvements that protect workers, the community, and the environment from the harmful impacts of hazardous waste. Hear directly from Trevor Fernandes and Gordon Okumu of the Program’s Business Services Team about their work to support business owners and employees who experience disproportionate exposure to hazardous materials.  

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                                                    Breaking down batteries
                                                
                                                November 10, 2022
                                            
A single battery might not look like much, but for waste management facilities and programs, it can create a whole circuit of problems. In a recent Washington Recycles Every Day (WRED) discussion, a panel featuring regional and national experts broke down all things batteries and batteries, from battery-caused fires, battery recycling processes, types of batteries, and upcoming legislation to address increasing numbers of batteries in waste streams. Catch up on what you may have missed with our recap.

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                                                    The ABCs of safe disposal: Developing safe chemical guidelines for the classroom 
                                                
                                                November 10, 2022
                                            
Making sense of hazardous waste and what to do with toxic chemicals can be difficult. But, a homework assignment this is not. Lean into your love of learning and find out more how the Haz Waste Program collaborates with schools and educators in our region to provide guidance for teachers and students on the disposal of hazardous materials used in their classrooms.

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                                                    South Seattle & Factoria collection sites closed October 20, 2022
                                                
                                                October 20, 2022
                                            
Due to unhealthy air quality in the region, the South Seattle and Factoria hazardous waste collection sites are closed October 20, 2022. 

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                                                    Four ways to fend off flood risk during flood season
                                                
                                                October 05, 2022
                                            
Flooding is the most common natural hazard in King County. The threat of flooding and any potential impacts and risks can never be fully eliminated, but it can be reduced by being proactive. As we approach the heart of fall, fend off floods before they arise with some of these tips to start.
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