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News and events

Find the latest news stories, press releases, and upcoming event information from the Hazardous Waste Management Program.

Featured news

Cover image of the Haz Waste Program's 2025 Annual Report. The cover features a scenic photo of a river cutting through a mountainous woodland.
Get a glimpse of the Haz Waste Program’s work in the 2025 Annual Report
May 15, 2026
A mosaic art sign with illustrations of flowers and bees is framed by a wooden fence at the entrance of a garden.
Annual bee festival returns to West Seattle
May 12, 2026
People pose for a selfie in a long green house. A long, metal grated table with watering cans and seedling pots is in the middle.
Keep Earth Week going with these natural yard care tips
April 24, 2026
A person puts blackberry bush branches in a trash bag being held by another person.
Haz Waste staff celebrate Earth Day with Day of Service across King County
April 22, 2026
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Upcoming events schedule

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Bothell/Woodinville (Wastemobile) 

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UW Bothell Campus 

18115 Campus Way NE | Bothell, WA 98011

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May 29-31, 2026

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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily

 

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.

 

 

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Free Workshop: Beaver Night at the Farm

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Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands

5513 S. Cloverdale St.  | Seattle, WA 98118

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May 29, 2026

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5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Come, see, look, and learn about beavers. Explore beaver activity, their habitat, and participate in hands-on activities.

 

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Free Community Event: 2026 Pollinator Fest 

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21 Acres  

13701 NE 171st St.  |  Woodinville, WA 98072

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May 30, 2026

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10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Looking for something the whole family will love? Come to the Pollinator Fest! There will be information about pollinators' role in keeping our gardens, plants, and food growing. Did we mention face painting, kids' activities, photo ops, and art displays?

 

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Enumclaw (Wastemobile)

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Enumclaw Expo Center

45224 284th Ave SE | Enumclaw, WA 98022

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June 5-7, 2026

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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily 

 

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.

 

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Free Workshop: Resource Fair 

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Skyway Library

12601 76th Ave S. | Seattle, WA 98178

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June 10, 2026

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12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Come to the community resource fair. You'll find resources related to healthcare, education, legal clinics, housing, and more. 

 

 

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Free Workshop: Pollinators and Beneficials Insects

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Meadowbrook Community Center 

10517 35th Ave NE | Seattle, WA 98115 

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June 10, 2026

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11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Come and learn about how pollinators and insects help our gardens flourish. 

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