Hazardous waste collection slated

MOSES LAKE - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Surf n' Slide Water Park parking lot.

Only hazardous waste generated by households will be accepted.

Hazardous products have labels with words such as warning, danger, caustic, flammable, and poison. These chemicals should be disposed of through hazardous waste collection opportunities, not in the garbage, down the drain, or on the ground, according to Grant County Solid Waste's Joan Melvin.

Examples include: oil-based paint, contaminated used motor oil, thinners, household batteries, solvents, brake fluid, spot removers, drain openers, insecticides, weed killers, items containing mercury, and swimming pool and hobby chemicals.

Contaminated used motor oil contains substances such as antifreeze, solvents, degreasers, paint, or brake fluid.

There are several items that will not be accepted. You may contact Grant County Solid Waste at 754-6082 to learn more.

- Staff report