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News and events

Find the latest news stories, press releases, and upcoming event information from the Hazardous Waste Management Program.

Featured news

A woman in a blue T-shirt aims an XRF analyzer tool at a cooking skillet on a white table. Behind her are piles of cooking pots on a countertop with white cabinets above and below.
Haz Waste Program launches pilot cookware takeback program
September 17, 2026
The covered drive-through entrance for the hazardous waste disposal facility at the South King County Recycling and Transfer Station.
A new home for hazardous waste in South King County
September 04, 2026
A Haz Waste Program employee poses with two staff members of a local housing agency. The staff members are holding hazardous waste management kits for small businesses.
Haz Waste Program increases business vouchers to $1,000
August 06, 2026
A person squeezes a white dollop of sunscreen out of an orange tube onto their left hand.
We tested popular mineral sunscreens for lead. Here's what we found.
July 23, 2026
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Upcoming events schedule

Free Workshop - Composting at Home

September 23, 2026
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Skyway Library

12601 76th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178

 

Description

Composting doesn't have to be hard. Join the Garden Hotline to learn tips and tricks to get nutrient-rich compost using items in your home. 

Registration required. 

 

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Free Event - Community Access Health and Wellness Event

September 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

George Fleming Place

7357 43rd Avenue South 
Seatlle, WA 98118

Description

Stop by the free community health and wellness event. There will be resources onsite to help with your healthcare needs.  

 

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Free Event - Senior Resource Fair and Fish Fry

September 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Seattle Public Library, Northeast Branch 

6801 35th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Description

The Senior Resource Fair and Fish Fry is a free event for seniors. There will be resources available, and grab some fried fish while you visit.  

 Registration required. 

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Renton (Wastemobile)

September 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

McLendon Hardware

440 Rainier Avenue 
Renton, WA 98057

 

 

 

Description

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.

 

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Free Festival - Sustainamania, oh my!

September 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sustainamania 

18415 101st Avenue NE
Bothell, WA 98011

 

 

 

Description

The City of Bothell is hosting its annual sustainability festival. Learn simple tips about sustainability that you can add to your daily routine. 

There will also be live music, games, food trucks, activities for kids, and more.  

 

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Free Event - Cookware Takeback Event

September 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kent Commons Community Center

525 4th Ave N
Kent, WA 98030

Description

Join the Haz Waste Program, Zero Waste Washington, and the City of Kent for a free takeback event to test, trade in, and learn more about the heavy metals found in many cookware products. Bring your pots or pans for a chance to swap them for a free, safe alternative, then stick around to learn more about the harmful effects to our health, and how you can make simple, safer choices. 

Registration required.

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