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Acetone
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Solutions of less than ten percent acetone can be discharged down the sewer in most of King County; otherwise they are a hazardous waste. Call your local sewer utility for more information or if you are outside the King County wastewater treatment service area.
Acetone-saturated cotton balls: ...
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Related material... Hazardous Waste Disposal, Solvents
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Acids
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To discharge acidic solutions to the King County sanitary sewer, they must have a pH between 5.5 and 12.0 and not have other hazardous properties. (Your local sewer agency may have different limits.) If your waste is below 5.5, neutralize it (adjust the pH) or call King County Industrial Waste at 20 ...
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Related material... Caustics, Hazardous Waste Disposal
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Acrylic Paint
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Look for the words "cleans with water" on the label. Dry out and put in the garbage with the lid off the paint can.
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Related material... Latex Paint
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Aerosols
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An aerosol can is considered empty if the material in the container has been discharged as designed. Disposal requirements for the empty can depend on what it held:
• If the can held a hazardous product (but not "extremely hazardous") or a non-hazardous product, it may go in the garbage.
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Related material... Hazardous Waste Disposal
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Aerosols
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Empty, aerosol cans may be placed in the garbage.
Take aerosol cans that contain hazardous products to one of the collection facilities including Seattle- north, Seattle - south, Factoria, the Wastemobile or the Auburn SuperMall for disposal.
Low-toxicity personal care products (e.g. shaving ...
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Related material... Hazardous Waste Disposal
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Air Conditioners
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King County does not accept major appliances for disposal because they can be recycled or reused.
Some appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, also contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are regulated under the federal Clean Air Act.
These items cannot be dispose ...
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