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Clark County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste such as pesticides, poisons, paints, automotive fluids and other harmful chemicals at the three transfer stations in Clark County on most Fridays and weekends at NO COST.
Funding for the 2023 household hazardous waste advertising campaign was provided, in part, by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
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Residents can drop off household hazardous waste at the following locations and times (business-generated hazardous waste is not accepted at these sites):
Central Transfer Center Station
11034 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver
(360) 256-8482
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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West Van Recovery Center
6601 NW Old Lower River Road, Vancouver
(360) 737-1727
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Friday and Saturday
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Washougal Transfer Station
4020 S Grant St, Washougal
(360) 835-2500
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | First and third Saturdays
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Guidelines for dropping off hazardous waste
DO:
- Keep HHW products separate (do not mix).
- Bring products in their original containers when possible.
- Seal products to prevent leaks and spills.
- Keep products away from the driver and passengers, i.e., in a trunk, truck bed, or trailer.
- Keep children and pets away from collection sites and events.
DO NOT:
- Exceed 25 gallons or 220 pounds of HHW at fixed HHW collection facilities (okay at the satellite collection events)
- Bring asbestos, explosives/ammunition, or radioactive materials
PaintCare
Click on the flowchart below to determine what to do with old oil, latex, and aerosol paints in every situation!
