Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up

FLORENCE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Round-Up

FRIDAY, OCT. 18 • 12-5 and SATURDAY, OCT. 19 • 8-2

FLORENCE TRANSFER SITE - 2820 N. Rhododendron Drive

WHAT TO BRING:

Bring paint, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, car care products, arts and crafts products, and just about any other household hazardous waste. The limit is 35 gallons of waste in total from each household. Check labels for words like flammable, corrosive, poison, caution, and danger. For your safety it is always best to carry these items in a separate compartment (like the trunk of your car) with secured lids to eliminate spills in transport.

DON’T BRING:

Empty containers,drums, radioactive waste, asbestos, explosives or electronics. For information about disposal of radioactive waste, asbestos and explosives, call Lane County Waste Management Division at 541-682-4120. Up to seven (7) Covered Electronic Devices, CEDs. Can be recycled for free at any one time at these 6 Lane County Transfer Stations; Glenwood, Cottage Grove, Florence, Oakridge, Veneta, and Vida during normal operating hours. Also, Lane County accepts sharps, oil, antifreeze and batteries of all types year-round at all refuse disposal sites. Call 541-682-4120 for more information. 

What about hazardous waste from businesses?

Businesses which generate small amounts of hazardous waste may pre-register to bring that waste to this event. Businesses must pay for disposal of the waste, but most can save money by using this program, rather than hiring a contractor on their own. For more information about this program, call Lane County Waste Management Division at 541-682-4120. 

Year Round Collection Sites—

Paint, Electronics, and Fluorescent Lamps Paint, Electronics, and Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (and tubes up to 4 feet) are accepted year-round at various locations in Lane County through on-going collection programs. Check out the websites below to find a location near you, or call 541-682-4120 for more information.

PaintCare
www.paintcare.org

Oregon E-Cycles
www.deq.state.or.us/lg/ecycle
1-888-5-ECYCLE (532-9253)

CFL Collection Sites
List of Participating Lighting and Hardware Stores
www.lanecounty.org/lamps