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Many lawn and garden chemicals can be harmful if improperly disposed of when no longer wanted.
Pesticide disposal
Never place unused or partially used pesticides in the garbage or down the drain.
- Some older pesticide labels say that these products can be disposed of in the trash, this is no longer recommended, and newer labels no longer suggest it.
Take leftover pesticides to a hazardous waste disposal site.
- All counties in Washington and Oregon have hazardous waste collection programs for unwanted pesticides.
- These may include a permanent collection site or periodic collection events.
- Contact your county health department, public works department or solid waste agency for hours and locations.
- For direct contacts in specific areas, see below.
Hazardous waste disposal sites
Portland metropolitan area
Metro Recycling Information, 503-234-3000
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday
In Oregon, outside Portland metropolitan area
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, 800-732-9253
Seattle and King County, Washington
Household Hazards Line, 206-296-4692 or 888-ToxicEd (888-869-4233)
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Email
Pesticide disposal for small businesses, 206-263-8899
Thurston County, Washington
HazoHouse, 360-786-5494 (recorded line)
Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington
Hazardous Waste Hotline, 800-287-6429
Fertilizer disposal
The best thing to do with unwanted fertilizers is
- Use them up as directed.
- Give them to someone who can use them.
- Except for weed-and-feed products: these contain pesticides and should be taken to a hazardous waste collection site.
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