SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Jefferson County Parks Department has announced the upcoming Jefferson County Spring Clean Sweep, a hazardous waste collection event aimed at helping residents safely dispose of household and agricultural hazardous materials.
The event will take place at the Jefferson County Parks Shop on Friday, April 10, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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The program is open to households, farms, and small businesses, providing an opportunity to responsibly dispose of hazardous waste items that require specialized handling. Organizers require phone pre-registration for participation. Households and farms must register by April 8 at 4:00 p.m., while small businesses are required to complete registration by April 3.
Participants from households and farms will pay $10 per trunkload, $50 per truckload, and $100 for truck and trailer loads, payable in cash at the site. Small businesses will receive a disposal estimate based on waste inventory and may pay by credit card or company check.
Additional charges apply for tires, cylinders, and large volumes of light bulbs. New this year, the program will take one-pound propane cylinders for a $5 disposal fee per cylinder. Prescription drugs, electronics, appliances, and latex paint will not be accepted.