Hazardous Waste Disposal
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Household hazardous wastes are products that contain toxic materials that can be harmful to humans and the environment if disposed improperly. These items include, but are not limited to: toxic household cleaners, paint thinners, pesticides, mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs and tubes, electronic waste and car batteries. Look for a label that may say CAUTION-WARNING-DANGER-POISON to determine if a product is hazardous. Empty containers may go in the garbage, with the exception of propane tanks.
To find out where to properly dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste, read below or call the King County Hazardous Waste Hotline (206) 296-4692 or 1-888-TOXIC ED (869-4233). For more information, please visit the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program.
 Free Curbside Collection for CleanScapes Residential and Apartment/Condo Customers
Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs
• Wrap in several layers of newspaper, secure with tape.
• Put bulbs in plastic bag tied closed (or zip-lock bag).
• Set on top of recycle cart (not inside).
• Tubes must be less than 4 feet long.
• Limit 2 tubes/bulbs per collection and 10 per year.
 Motor Oil
• Put in leak free one-gallon milk jug with screw-top lid.
• Must be labeled with name and address.
• Limit 2 gallons per collection.
 Small Appliance
• Must be 2’x2’x2’ or smaller and less than 35 lbs.
• Place on top of blue recycle cart
• Limit 2 per collection
 Latex Paint Cans
• Dried or solid latex paint cans may be placed in your garbage.
• Use one part kitty litter to one part latex paint or mix with a commercial paint hardener according to directions.
• Drying out latex paints and stains may vary depending on the product and time of year
Aurora Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Site Hours: Sunday through Tuesday, 9:30am – 4:30pm *No appointment necessary.
• Closed July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day
• Address: 12550 Stone Ave N (one block east of Aurora Ave N)
• Items accepted include: aerosols, adhesives, antifreeze, automotive products, lead-acid batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, glues, hobby chemicals, pesticides, oil or lead-based paint, solvents, thinners and toxic cleaning products.
• For a complete list of what to bring and what not to bring, click here.
Free Electronic Waste Recycling through E-CYCLE Washington
 • Televisions, laptops, monitors and computers are not allowed in the garbage. They can be dropped off at no charge in Shoreline at the following locations (call for operating hours):
• Desert Industries: 17935 Aurora Ave N, (206) 542-9447
• Shoreline Goodwill: 14500 15th Ave NE (206) 631-8454
• For more information and drop off locations visit www.ecyclewashington.org or call 1-800-RECYCLE.
How do I dispose of used syringes (sharps)?
Sharps are not accepted at household hazardous waste facilities. In King County, they can be disposed of in the garbage "if the sharps are placed in puncture resistant container such as two (2) PET pop bottle, with a tight fitting or taped lid and labeled "SHARPS, DO NOT RECYCLE." Please visit the King County Local Hazardous Waste Management Program website for more informaion on sharps disposal.
Contact your local pharmacy and ask about their “sharps” collection services. All Bartell Drugs stores accept and dispose of sharps/needles for a fee. Bartell Drugs stores sell a sharps container that includes a sticker to attach to the container indicating that the disposal fee has been paid. Bartells accepts other similar sharps containers from residents starting at $2.00 for a quart size container on up. Contact your local Bartell Drugs store for more information.
Source:King County Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
Purchase a postage paid, mail-in container. To find out where to purchase, search for “sharps mail in programs” on your computer, ask your doctor, or contact the following companies:
• BioMedical Waste Solutions-www.biomedicalwastesolutions.com1-877-974-1300
• GRP & Associates, Inc - www.sharpsdisposal.com 1-800-207-0976
• Medasend - www.medasend.com 1-800-200-3581
Other Disposal and Recycling Options
Clean Sweep Events
Every Spring and Fall, CleanScapes garbage customers can bring the following items to the City of Shoreline Clean Sweep Recycling event for free disposal.
*Some items may require a minimal recycling fee that must be paid in cash. Check the Clean Sweep Recycling Event flyer that will be mailed to your home before the event for more details.
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