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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 white man wearing a mask and kneeling on a rug in a home holds a scanning device over a metal pot
Haz Waste Program creates new tool to help community members learn about lead levels in everyday products
June 04, 2026
Cover image of the Haz Waste Program's 2025 Annual Report. The cover features a scenic photo of a river cutting through a mountainous woodland.
Get a glimpse of the Haz Waste Program’s work in the 2025 Annual Report
May 15, 2026
A mosaic art sign with illustrations of flowers and bees is framed by a wooden fence at the entrance of a garden.
Annual bee festival returns to West Seattle
May 12, 2026
People pose for a selfie in a long green house. A long, metal grated table with watering cans and seedling pots is in the middle.
Keep Earth Week going with these natural yard care tips
April 24, 2026
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Upcoming events schedule

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Free Fair: Senior Resource Fair

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Rainier Vista 

2917 South Snoqualmie Street | Seattle, WA 98108

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June 26, 2026

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10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Free health resources available for seniors. 

 

 

 

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Des Moines (Wastemobile)

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Midway Elementary

22447 24th Ave S | Des Moines, WA 98198

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June 26-28, 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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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Bothell/Woodinville (Wastemobile)

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UW Bothell Campus    

18115 Campus Way NE  | Bothell, WA 98011

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July 10-12, 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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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Sammamish (Wastemobile)  

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Eastside Catholic School

232 228th Ave SE | Sammamish, WA 98074

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July 17-19, 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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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Kirkland (Wastemobile) 

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Northwest University  

5520 108th Ave NE | Kirkland, WA 98033

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July 31- Aug 2, 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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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection -  Redmond (Wastemobile) 

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The Home Depot 

17777 NE 76th Street | Redmond, WA 98052

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Aug 7-9, 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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