Are you moving this Summer? Helping an older relative to move? There are some things you can’t – or don’t want to – take with you.
Cleaning products, oil paint, antifreeze, car batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and other unused or hazardous household waste are harmful and not allowed in the garbage. Call 206-296-4697 or visit www.hazwastehelp.org to find a no-fee disposal facility near you.
Used motor oil: Call 206-296-4697 or visit www.hazwastehelp.org to find where to dispose or recycle.
Unwanted medicines: Find drop-off locations for safe disposal at www.takebackyourmeds.org
Leftover latex paint: Dry it up with kitty litter and then place it in your garbage with the lid off.
Electronic or bulky items: Call 206-684-300 for a $30 pick-up of that old couch or laptop, or visit www.seattle.gov/util/lookitup for free drop-off locations.
Elderly or disabled persons may quality for home pick-up of hazardous substances. Get general help or advice for seniors from the Senior Information and Assistance Line at 206-448-3110 or www.seniorservices.org