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E-cigarettes and vape devices
Disposal guidance for eligible businesses
Accepted at hazardous waste collection sites
Rechargeable e-cigarettes or other vape devices, and e-liquid waste should not be thrown in the regular trash or flushed down a toilet or sink.
Bring vape devices to the North Seattle, South Seattle, or Factoria hazardous waste collection sites for safe disposal. Vape devices are not accepted at the traveling Wastemobile or Auburn Wastemobile. Cannabis vape devices are not accepted.
Empty nicotine cartridges can be thrown in the regular trash.
Disposal restrictions:
- Limit 10 vape devices per customer per trip.
- Vape devices are only accepted at the fixed hazardous waste collection sites in North Seattle, South Seattle, and Factoria. The Auburn and traveling Wastemobiles will not accept vape devices. Click here for collection site details.
- Cannabis e-liquid or vape devices are not accepted at hazardous waste facilities. Check with the manufacturer or store that you purchased the liquid or device from for proper disposal.
- Businesses must bring a completed disposal form to the disposal location.
- Businesses are allowed a maximum of four visits per year.
Frequently-Asked Questions
Your business is eligible to receive no-fee hazardous waste disposal up to four times a year if it is:
- Located in King County
- A Small Quantity Generator (SQG), meaning that you do all of the following:
- Produce less than 220 pounds (about 25 gallons) of hazardous waste per month
- Produce less than 2.2 pounds (about a quart) of acutely hazardous waste per month
- Store less than 2,200 pounds (about four 55-gallon drums) of hazardous waste
If your business exceeds the noted limits, you may require special disposal services via a private hazardous waste management firm. We can help! Call us at 206-296-4692.
Eligible businesses should plan to fill out a business disposal form to qualify for no-fee disposal at any hazardous waste collection site.
- Complete the form. You can find a digital copy online, or download the PDF. Print two copies and bring them with you to your preferred collection site.
- Prep for disposal. Keep items in their original containers and label those products that are unmarked. Be careful not to mix different types of waste and secure items so they do not spill or tip over during transport.
- Drop off your hazardous items. Bring your items to a disposal collection site. There’s no fee—the service is funded through your utility bill.