Yamhill/Polk County

WOW partners with Yamhill County Solid Waste to stage annual collection events for HHW from residents at no charge. Waste from businesses is collected separately. For more information, call Yamhill County Solid Waste at 503.434.7445, or visit their website.

Tillamook County

Tillamook County Solid Waste sponsors events for collecting HHW from residents at no charge. Waste from businesses is collected separately. For more information and a current event schedule, call the Tillamook County Solid Waste office at 503.815.3975, or visit their website ».

Clatsop County

WOW partners with Clatsop County to stage an annual collection event for HHW from residents at no charge. Waste from businesses is collected separately. For more information, call Clatsop County Environmental Health at 503.325.8500.

Hazardous Waste Resources Guide*

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Helpful Tips

Here are some helpful tips for dealing with HHW:

• Buy the least toxic option, and buy only what you know you will use.
  
  
• Try non-toxic alternatives. Try doing an Internet search for “non-toxic cleaner recipes.”
  
  
• For small amounts of latex paint, set the can outside with the lid off to dry, then discard the dried paint and recycle the empty can. For larger quantities, mix kitty litter or sawdust to solidify the paint, then discard in your trash (latex paint only).
  
  
• Do not dispose of paint or chemicals on the ground, into storm drains, down the sink, or in your garbage can.
  
  
  When you bring your items to a collection event:
  
• Keep all items in original containers. Do not mix chemicals.
  
  
• Load items securely in your vehicle, away from passengers or pets.
  
  
  Do not bring:
  
• Ammunition, fireworks or explosives (call police for disposal)
  
  
• Radioactive materials such as smoke detectors (call for info on dealing with such items; most companies offer mail-back programs)
  
  
• Medical waste or syringes (call WOW for disposal options)