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

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Upcoming events schedule

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Edible Plant Sale: Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs

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Meridian Playground

4800 Meridian Avenue North | Seattle, WA 98103

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May 8, 2026

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5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 


Looking to add some life to your garden? Visit the plant sale for a great selection of plants for your garden.

Early bird option to purchase tickets available.

 

 

 

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Kent/Covington (Wastemobile)

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Puget Sound Fire Station #75

15635 SE 272nd Street  | Kent, WA 98042

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May 8-10, 2026

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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily

 


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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Edible Plant Sale: Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs

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Meridian Playground

4800 Meridian Avenue North  |  Seattle, WA 98103

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May 9, 2026

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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


Stop by the edible plant sale. You'll find new plants to meet your garden needs. 

 

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Edible Plant Sale: Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs

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Meridian Playground

4651 Sunnyside Avenue North | Seattle, WA 98103

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May 10, 2026

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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

 


Looking to add some life to your garden? Visit the plant sale for a great selection of plants. 

 

 

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Free Workshop: Volunteer Garden Workdays  

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Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands

5513 S. Cloverdale Street | Seattle, WA 98118

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May 15, 2026

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10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 


Lend a helping hand to spruce up pollinator gardens, the children's garden, and plant and harvest crops. 

 

 

 

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Free Garden Tour: The West Seattle Bee Festival

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High Point Commons Park

3201 SW Graham Street | Seattle, WA 98126 

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May 16, 2026

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11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


Stop and unwind. Join the festivities and take a self- guided tour of the BEE-utiful West Seattle Bee Garden. 

 

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