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What to Bring, What NOT to Bring

What To Bring

 Wastemobile Seattle Factoria
Aerosol cans (if not empty) X X X
Automobile batteries (limit of five) X X X
Automobile products (antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, oil; do not mix motor oil with other types of oil or automotive fluids) X X X
Batteries (except alkaline they can be treated as garbage, see below) X X X
fluorescent light bulbs & tubes X X X
Gasoline (30 gallon limit) X X X
Glues and adhesives X X X
Household cleaners (ammonia, bleach) X X X
Hobby chemicals X X X
Oil-based paints X X X
Pesticides and Garden Chemicals X X X
Products that contain mercury (fluorescent lamps, thermometers, thermostats) X X X
Pool and spa supplies X X X
Propane tanks (5 gallon maximum) X X X
Road flares X X X
Thinners and solvents X X X

What NOT to Bring

Do not bring these items to the Auburn Supermall Wastemobile, the regular Wastemobile, the Seattle, or Factoria collection sites:
Containers of household hazardous waste over 5 gallons Call the Household Hazards Line for a Waste Clearance.
Aerosol cans (empty) Aerosols include paints, pesticides, solvents, cleaners, and oven cleaners. Low toxicity products that are typically used for beauty and hygiene uses (hair sprays, shaving creams, etc.), and empty aerosol cans may be disposed of in the garbage. For other questions, call the Household Hazards Line
Alkaline batteries Can be treated as garbage. Some Suburban Cities collect them. Call your City’s recycling coordinator.
Biological wastes Call the Household Hazards Line. Also see Medical wastes (below).
Bullets, munitions, gunpowder, fireworks, etc. Call your local non-emergency police number
Computers Visit the Take it Back Network, http://1800recycle.wa.gov/ or call 1-800-732-9253.
Empty containers Treat as garbage.
Explosives Call the Bomb Squad, 911
Garbage See the Solid Waste Division web site to find a list of garbage haulers in King County, and Seattle.
Latex paint Dry it out and put it in the garbage with the lid off. Use one (1) part kitty litter to one (1) part latex paint or mix with a commercial paint hardener according to directions. Drying out latex paints and latex paint stains may vary depending on the product and time of year.
Medical wastes (including sharps) Call the Household Hazards Line for disposal options.
Medications Take to a medicine return location (see http://www.medicinereturn.com).  An alternative less preferred option is to leave it in the original container and place the container in a closed heavy duty ziplock bag. Place this bag in another plastic bag or coffee grounds (so not conspicuous) and place it in the garbage can.
Oil-contaminated soil Call the Household Hazards Line
Paint brushes and empty paint cans Treat as garbage (see above).
Smoke detectors, radioactive wastes Call the Household Hazards Line
Televisions Visit the Take it Back Network., http://1800recycle.wa.gov/ or call 1-800-732-9253.
Tires See King County and the Seattle transfer stations for disposal options.

For everyone's safety, please remember these tips:
  • Don't mix products.
  • Keep products in original containers.
  • Label products not in original containers.
  • Secure products so they won't tip over or leak.
  • Transport similar, sealed containers upright, in cardboard boxes.
  • Secure the entire load in your vehicle or trailer. Vehicles arriving with unsecured loads at public or private transfer stations in King County can be charged an unsecured load fee. (King County Solid Waste Division)
  • Store products away from the passenger compartment of your vehicle and keep them separate from items you wish to retain.
  • Stay in your vehicle during unloading at the Auburn SuperMall Wastemobile and the regular Wastemobile.
  • Don’t exceed maximum quantity limits:
    • gasoline - 30 gallons.
    • total waste - 50 gallons per customer per day.
    • fluorescent tubes or bulbs (not accepted from businesses) – limit 10.
    • automotive batteries - limit 5.

    For larger quantities or unusual wastes (except Factoria), call the Household Hazards Line, Monday to Friday, except holidays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (206) 296-4692 or toll free at 1-888-869-4233. For the Factoria HHW Drop-Off Service, there are no exceptions to these daily limits.