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Wastemobile - Bothell/Woodinville
University of Washington - Bothell Campus
18011 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
February 21 through February 23, 2025
10 am to 5 pm, daily
The Wastemobile travels to communities throughout King County to provide hazardous waste disposal for residents and eligible businesses. There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal. Please check the Wastemobile page for a list of accepted items, limits, and restrictions.
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Natural Yard Care - Wildlife-Friendly Gardening for Pest Control
Online - A Zoom link will be sent day-of to registered attendees
February 22, 2025
9:30 to 10:30 am
When you create a wildlife friendly habitat for birds and insects, they in turn will provide you with natural pest and weed control. This class will teach you about the plants and design techniques that attract these delightful creatures to visit and live in your backyard.
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Wastemobile - Kent/Covington
Puget Sound Fire Station #75
15635 SE 272nd St, Kent, WA 98042
February 28 through March 2, 2025
10 am to 5 pm, daily
The Wastemobile travels to communities throughout King County to provide hazardous waste disposal for residents and eligible businesses. There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal. Please check the Wastemobile page for a list of accepted items, limits, and restrictions.
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Natural Yard Care - Composting with Worms
Renton Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1030 Monroe Ave NE | Renton, WA 98056
March 5, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
When you create a wildlife friendly habitat for birds and insects, they in turn will provide you with natural pest and weed control. This class will teach you about the plants and design techniques that attract these delightful creatures to visit and live in your backyard.
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Natural Yard Care -Tilth Alliance March Edible Plant Sale
Rainier Beach Urban Farm + Wetlands
5513 Cloverdale Street S. | Seattle, WA 98118
March 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come choose from a wide selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown edible plant starts including lettuce, peas, greens, strawberries, onions, heirloom plants, culinary herbs, and more. They all grow well in our Maritime Northwest climate and will reduce your need to use hazardous chemicals in your garden.Garden Hotline educators will also be available to answer all your questions about gardening without chemicals.
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Wastemobile - Redmond
The Home Depot
17777 NE 76th St., Redmond, WA 98052
March 21 through March 23, 2025
10 am to 5 pm, daily
The Wastemobile travels to communities throughout King County to provide hazardous waste disposal for residents and eligible businesses. There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal. Please check the Wastemobile page for a list of accepted items, limits, and restrictions.