Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are household products that contain potentially hazardous ingredients that require special care when disposing of them. HHW’s are products
that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients, such as oil-based paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides. Improper disposal of HHW can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.

The Snohomish County HHW facility is free to residential customers, with the exception of latex based paint (see below). For loads larger than 40 gallons call prior to arrival. Conditionally exempt small quantity generator businesses may use the facility for a fee, and by appointment only. Call for fees and more information. 

Accepted Household Hazardous Waste Products

The following items are accepted at the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Station:

  • Acids
  • Aerosol Spray Cans
  • Antifreeze*
  • Batteries*
  • Bleach
  • Brake Fluid
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs* (Discover additional information)
  • Cooking Oil
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Dyes
  • Fertilizers
  • Fire Extinguishers*
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Floor Wax
  • Fluorescent Tubes/Bulbs*
  • Fungicides
  • Furniture Polish
  • Fusee / Road Flares
  • Gasoline / Diesel
  • Glues
  • Herbicides
  • Hydraulic Fluid
  • Insecticides
  • Kerosene & Kerosene-filled Heaters
  • Lamp Ballasts (unstamped/pre-1975)
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Mildew Removers
  • Moth Balls
  • Motor Oil*
  • Neon Lights
  • Oil Filters*
  • Oven Cleaners
  • Paint, Varnish or Stains (Oil-based)
  • Paint, Latex (for a fee)
  • Paint Thinner
  • Pesticides
  • Photographic Chemicals
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Propane Tanks* (BBQ size or smaller)
  • Rug and Upholstery Cleaners
  • Shoe or Silver Polish
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Solvents
  • Switches containing Mercury
  • Tar / Roofing Tar
  • Thermometers or Thermostats containing Mercury
  • Transmission Fluid
  • Ultraviolet Light Tubes
  • Wood Preservatives
  • X-Ray Film

*These items are also accepted at our Recycling and Transfer Stations and Drop Box sites. Some quantity limits or other restrictions may apply.


Prohibited Hazardous Waste Products

The following items are not accepted at the county's Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Station:

  • Asbestos
  • Electronics
  • Empty Containers
  • Explosives (Call Local PD)
  • Medical Waste
  • Medicine / Pharmaceuticals
  • Microwave Ovens
  • Non-hazardous Materials
  • Refrigerators / Freezers

For a complete list of prohibited waste at County facilities see our Waste Restrictions.