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hazardous waste
General Information
A hazardous waste
(also called dangerous waste) can be any waste with certain chemicals
that are dangerous to human health or the environment. Both households
and businesses generate hazardous wastes. The Health District is
responsible for regulating the safe handling and disposal of hazardous
waste from households and certain businesses Chapter
173-303 WAC, Dangerous Waste Regulations.
For more information on hazardous wastes generated
by households and businesses, visit the Helpful
Links section below. To view our HAZARDOUS
WASTE GUIDE click
here.
Alternatives
In many cases, you can choose alternatives to
chemicals that end up as hazardous waste. Household alternatives
are listed online
and in a household hazardous waste brochure available from the Kitsap
County Solid Waste Division. Businesses can get assistance from
the Health District’s Business
Pollution Prevention Program
Disposal
The Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Facility accepts hazardous waste from households and some businesses.
For more information on the facility, collection times, acceptable
wastes, or to find out if your business can use the facility, visit
the Household
Hazardous Waste Facility web page or call the Open Line at (360)
337-5777.
Filing a Complaint
If you’re concerned about how a household
or business is handling its hazardous waste, you can ask the Health
District to investigate. To file a complaint, call the Solid and
Hazardous Waste Program at (360) 337-5245, or you may
file a complaint.
NOTE: If you believe the
situation creates an IMMEDIATE danger to life, health, or the environment,
call 911.
Want to shop smart? Look for the EnviroStars
logo when you’re choosing where to shop. EnviroStars certified
businesses take steps to reduce hazardous waste and protect Kitsap
County’s environment.
See a
list of EnviroStars certified businesses.
related information
Hazardous Waste Publications
Helpful Links
For Households:
Household
Hazardous Waste (Environmental Protection Agency)
Home-SAFE-Home
(Clean Water Fund)
Kitsap
County Hazardous Waste Management Program
For Businesses:
Business
Pollution Prevention Program
Kitsap
County Hazardous Waste Management Program
EnviroStars
Hazardous
Waste and Toxics Reduction Program
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