Putting loose sharps into the garbage is a health risk for solid waste workers. The best ways to dispose of sharps generated in the home is through a local pharmacy, a mail-in program, at your doctor’s office, or at a designated drop-off location. If the options above are not available, syringes may be disposed of […]
Recology CleanScapes provides free on-call collection of fluorescent tubes and bulbs (CFLs) for residential customers. Call our customer service team to arrange a pick-up of these materials. For commercial, apartment and condominium customers, service must be requested by the bill payer on record. Fluorescent lights contain small amounts of hazardous substances and must be recycled […]
Unused medicines are accepted in the garbage, however there are better ways to dispose of them. Medicines flushed down the toilet add unwanted contaminants to surface water bodies and marine habitats. Medicines put in your garbage could be found and accidentally consumed by children or pets, or resold illegally. Drop Off: Controlled substances can be dropped […]
Recology CleanScapes offers free curbside collection of button, alkaline, and rechargeable batteries for Burien single-family & multi-family residential customers. Curbside Battery Collection Put household batteries inside a tightly sealed plastic bag, and place on top of your closed recycling cart on collection day. Please place rechargeable batteries in a separate sealed plastic bag. Apartment Battery […]
Curbside Collection Recology CleanScapes offers a curbside Special Item Recycling program for the following household hazardous waste items: Fluorescent tubes & bulbs Household batteries Used motor oil Used cooking oil Please place items next to or on top (not inside) cart. Contact customer service or visit the Special Item Recycling page for set out instructions […]