TrashRules

A field guide for
the things we leave behind.

Documented drop-off Seattle

North Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Check your item and eligibility before you make the trip.

A listed location is not a promise of acceptance.

Material, condition, quantity, and who is bringing it can change the answer. Review the official instructions and confirm anything marked unknown.

Plan your visit

Who can use it

Household hazardous waste from King County residents. Business eligibility is separate and not certified here.

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Fees

No fee for qualifying household hazardous-waste disposal.

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Appointment

No appointment required for the verified household program.

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Hours & seasonality

Sunday–Tuesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Documented acceptance

Oil-based paint only; containers at most 5 gallons. No latex paint. Total waste at most 50 gallons per trip.

Conditions: Is the product identified and the container sound? Known product in a sound, labeled container · Which paint type is on the label? Oil-based paint

King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Oil-based paint disposal · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Household grade only; containers at most 5 gallons. Total waste at most 50 gallons per trip.

Conditions: Is the product identified and the container sound? Known product in a sound, labeled container · Is it a household product? Household grade with product remaining

King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Pesticides disposal · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Identified hazard-labeled cleaners; containers at most 5 gallons. Total waste at most 50 gallons per trip.

Conditions: Is the product identified and the container sound? Known product in a sound, labeled container · Does the label say Caution, Warning, Danger, or Poison? Yes

King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: All-purpose cleaner disposal · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026

Liquid thinner; containers at most 5 gallons. Confirm sludge or mixtures. Total waste at most 50 gallons per trip.

Conditions: Is the product identified and the container sound? Known product in a sound, labeled container · Is it liquid thinner without sludge or other mixed waste? Identified liquid thinner; no sludge or mixture

King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Paint thinner disposal · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Household hazardous waste disposal facilities

Acceptance reviewed September 22, 2026