What items are not accepted as household hazardous waste?

Unaccepted items include biological wastes (bodily fluids, infectious materials, sharps from commercial businesses), commercial hazardous wastes (no commercial items regardless of CESQG status are accepted at this facility), explosives (ammunition, primers, blasting agents, fireworks), and other items as identified by program staff. Sharps from residential sources are accepted in designated receptacles on site and must be placed in a marked, ridged and closed container.

Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste?

Household Hazardous Waste is only accepted at LRI Hidden Valley in Puyallup. The facility is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am to Noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Maximum of 35 items or 35-gallons per visit.

How should I dispose of lithium and rechargeable batteries?

Lithium and rechargeable batteries should not be thrown in the garbage. Handle batteries with care to prevent fires. Never toss them in curbside bins; it's a matter of safety. They can be brought to the LRI Hidden Valley facility for proper disposal.

Safe Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Q: What items are considered household hazardous waste?

Household Hazardous Waste includes aerosols (spray-paints, bug-sprays, oven cleaners, glass cleaners), automotive and marine products (antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid), flammable liquids (kerosene, gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, lighter fluid, mineral spirits, nail polish), home improvement products (adhesives, caulking, pvc/cpvc primers and cement, epoxy resins), household cleaners (furniture polish, metal polish, drain openers, oven cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, carpet cleaners, spot removers, bleach, ammonia, glass cleaners), paint related materials (oil-based, latex-based, and water-based paints, varnishes, stains, thinners, removers, paint strippers), pesticides (weed killers, rat/mouse poisons, mole fumigants, flea and tick products, wood preservatives, ant or roach killers, insect repellents or killers), pool and spa chemicals (chlorine, bromine, pH adjusters, clarifiers, algaecides), and used batteries (automotive/marine batteries, rechargeable batteries, non-rechargeable batteries). Please limit the amount of materials to less than 35 gallons or fewer than 35 items per visit.

Items discarded from a residential household that may be reactive, toxic, explosive, or corrosive fall into this classification. We are committed to the communities we serve to safely handle and dispose of these materials.

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Accepted at Hidden Valley Transfer Station in Puyallup, WA

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am to Noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Max of 35 items or 35-gallons

Locations

253-847-7555

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Pierce County Hazardous Waste Disposal

Proper Disposal of Lithium and Rechargeable Batteries

Lithium and rechargeable batteries should be taken to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities and not thrown in the garbage. Mixing these batteries with regular batteries can pose safety risks and environmental hazards when thrown in the regular garbage. Please make sure to separate your batteries accordingly and dispose of them in the advised locations.

Our Disposal Guide

What Items Are Considered Household Hazardous Waste?

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is only accepted at LRI Hidden Valley in Puyallup.

Accepted Items

Aerosols
Spray-paints, bug-sprays, oven cleaners, glass cleaners, de-greasers, rust removers, etc.
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Automotive & Marine Products
Antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, fuel additives, fiberglass resins, rubbing compounds, etc.

Flammable liquids
Kerosene, gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, lighter fluid, mineral spirits, nail polish & polish remover.
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Home Improvement Products
Adhesives, caulking, pvc/cpvc primers & cement, epoxy resins, etc.
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Household Cleaners
Furniture polish, metal polish, drain openers, oven cleaners, tub & tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, carpet cleaners, spot removers, bleach, ammonia, glass cleaners.

Lighting
Contact Light Recycle Washington to find a location near you for disposal. (877) 592-2972 x354 or www.LightRecycleWA.org
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Paint Related Materials
Oil-based, latex-based, and water-based paints, varnishes, stains, thinners, removers, paint strippers, etc.
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Pesticides
Weed killers, rat/mouse poisons, mole fumigants, flea &/or tick products, wood preservatives, ant or roach killers, insect repellents or killers.
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Pool and Spa Chemicals
Chlorine, bromine, pH adjusters, clarifiers, algaecides, etc.
Please limit the amount of materials to less than 35 gallons or fewer than 35 items per visit.

Used Batteries
Automotive/Marine batteries, Rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cad, Li-Ion, Ni-MH, etc.), Non-rechargeable batteries (Alkaline, Dry cell).

Unaccepted Items

Biological Wastes
Bodily fluids, infectious materials, sharps from commercial businesses (medical clinics, institutions, etc.). Sharps from residential sources are accepted in designated receptacles on site and must be placed in a marked, ridged and closed container. Please refer to Sharps Brochure.
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Commercial Hazardous Wastes
No commercial items, regardless of CESQG status are accepted at this facility. Contact the Washington State Department of Ecology for assistance in properly disposing of hazardous wastes. Staff can provide contact numbers for Ecology and several hazardous waste contractors.

Explosives
Ammunition, primers, blasting agents, fireworks, etc.
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Other items as identified by Program Staff
Certain items may not be acceptable at this facility. Staff will identify these items and attempt to offer assistance in their proper disposal.

Locations Offering this Service

LRI Hidden Valley

LRI Services

All Landfill and Transfer Station Services

LRI operates transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities, and composting sites across Pierce County, authorized exclusively for materials generated within the county.