It's Spring Cleaning time and one of the hardest things to get rid of is hazardous household items that normally aren't accepted at the dump. Luckily, a free collection event is being held in Benton County so you can unload those unwanted items.

Here are the details of the event:

Saturday, April 18, 2020
8 AM - 2 PM
Benton County Road Department Shop
102808 Wiser Parkway, Kennewick 99338

***FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED***
EARLY CLOSURE MAY BE NECESSARY IF WE REACH FULL CAPACITY

FREE to all County and City households in Benton County

Items Accepted:
Paints
Propane tanks
Kerosene
Cleaning products
Gasoline - Less than 20 gallons
Lawn and garden products
Motor oils and antifreeze
Gas/oil mix
Batteries
Fire extinguishers
Pool chemicals

Items NOT Accepted:
Explosives
Dynamite
Asbestos
Ammunition
Biohazards
Tires
Medicines
Electronics
Gasoline - More than 20 gallons
Business/contractor waste
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes

NO CFL BULBS OR TUBES ACCEPTED
Call below or go to www.lightrecyclewa.org to find a collection site in your area.

No business or contractor waste is accepted. See the contact below for information on SQG waste collection opportunities.

For additional information, please contact:
Benton County Solid Waste
509-786-5611 or 509-736-3084
publicworks@co.benton.wa.us
www.co.benton.wa.us

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