Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

South County (Long Beach, Seaview, Ocean Park, Ilwaco)

County Shop 318 N. 2nd St., Long Beach

May 2nd - September 26th 2008

Every Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

North County (Bay Center, Raymond, South Bend, Menlo & Lebam)

Varies: Contact Department of Community Development for Dates and Times (360) 875-9356 or (360) 642-9382

Grayland/Tokeland

Varies: Contact Department of Community Development for Dates and Times (360) 875-9356 or (360) 642-9382

Naselle

Varies: Contact Department of Community Development for Dates and Times (360) 875-9356 or (360) 642-9382

Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are household products that contain ingredients that are harmful to human health or the environment. If not properly used, stored, and disposed, these chemicals can cause environmental, health and fire hazards. All HHW exhibit one or more of the following characteristics. They may be:		Paints, thinners, gasoline and kerosene Auto and boat maintenance products (used motor oil, filters, antifreeze, batteries and brake fluid) Pesticides including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides Glues and adhesives Solvents and Cleaning supplies Pool and hobby chemicals
Ignitable Corrosive Reactive/Explosive		*Please....*
When hazardous wastes are poured down the drain or dumped onto the ground, they can contaminate the soil and ground water that feeds nearby wells, streams, lakes or salt water bodies. HHW can cause septic or sewer system malfunctions. Hazardous items placed in the trash can injure municipal waste handlers, cause explosions in garbage trucks and contaminate landfills.		Keep products in their original containers Never mix product Prevent products from tipping or spilling during transport Place all leaking containers in plastic bag and box
What household products can be thrown into the garbage?		Look Before You Buy
Dried out latex paint. You can solidify the small quantities of paint still left in the can by adding kitty litter or sawdust and allowing it to dry in a well ventilated area. Take paint that cannot be handled by these methods to the HHW facility. Spackle/joint compound Non-toxic glues (i.e. Elmer's). Check the label for warnings.		Look for safer alternatives to hazardous products Buy the least hazardous product Buy only as much of a hazardous product Buy only as much of a hazardous product as you need Read labels carefully
Items We Do Not Accept
Ammunition	Explosives	Radioactive Materials
Empty Containers	Waste in containers larger than 5 gallons	Biological Waste
Old Latex Paint or Latex Paint in 1/2 Full Can.

Long Beach		South Bend
318 N. Second Street		P.O. Box 68
Long Beach, WA 98631		1216 W. Robert Bush Drive
(360) 642-9382		South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 642-9387 FAX		(360) 875-9356
		(360) 875-9304 FAX