Hazardous waste collections scheduled for mid-Sept.
Two waste events are scheduled for mid-September by Grant County Solid Waste. Get rid of old paints, stains and more at this free event on Sept. 13 and 14.
COURTESY PHOTO/GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
EPHRATA – Grant County Solid Waste will be hosting two household hazardous waste events in September with support from the Washington State Department of Ecology. The events are free for all Grant County households. No business, government agency or contractor waste will be accepted.
The first event is Sept. 13 from noon until 4 p.m. at Delano Regional Transfer Station in Grand Coulee, 22151 Alcon Road NE. The second event is Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Grant County Public Works Complex in Ephrata, 124 Enterprise St. SE.
Common items accepted include paints, stains, paint thinners, aerosols, gasoline, yard chemicals, automotive fluids (must be labeled as pure oil or mixed with solvents), pool chemicals, corrosives, adhesives, rechargeable batteries, fire extinguishers, road flares, fluorescent bulbs and tubes.
Waste should be brought in original non-leaking containers. Gasoline containers will not be returned.
Items not accepted include empty containers, lead acid batteries, ammunition, asbestos, explosives, medications, alkaline batteries, propane tanks, sharps such as needles, electronics, appliances or containers larger than five gallons.
For questions contact Grant County Solid Waste at 509-754-6082 or email them at publicworks@grantcountywa.gov.