Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day August 24th, 2024 9am-noon

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 from 9am-noon. The event will be held at the Clean Harbors Facility located at 2150 N. 470 East in Tooele. Please see below for other options to dispose of your household hazardous waste. For questions call 435-277-2440 or email eh@tooeleco.gov.

 

 

What to bring:

  • Used oil, paints, poisons
  • Auto batteries, chemicals
  • Antifreeze, pesticides
  • Unwanted products labeled “Poison”, “Warning”, “Caution”
  • Prescription Drugs

What NOT to bring:

  • Electronic Waste (tv’s, computers
  • Waste from businesses
  • Containers larger than 5 gallons
  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Radioactive Waste
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders

Where and how can I safely dispose of household hazardous waste throughout the year? Click here to visit www.earth911.com for information on some items. Be sure to call the organization or check the websites provided for the most current information before taking your items.

Water & Latex based paint– remove the lid from the can and after it has completely dried dispose of it in your regular trash.

Prescription Drugs & Medicine– Click here for information on collection bins and proper disposal  Proper Disposal of Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs

Sharps Safety Disposal – Sharp’s is a medical term for medical related devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin. They include needles, syringes, lancets and auto injectors. When sharps are not properly disposed of, they pose a health risk to the community and waste collection staff. It may even be illegal in your community to place sharps in your recycle or trash. Talk to your pharmacist about safe sharps disposal. Most pharmacies offer sharps containers and disposal services. Visit https://www.pharmaquotes.com/prescription-medication-disposal for more information.

E-WasteGreen Box Recycling 1500 W. Atlas Way, Tooele 435-882-2222

Bulb Cycle- a state licensed light bulb, battery and universal waste disposal and recycling company. 858-412-6536 http://www.bulbcycle.com

Used Oil– click here for a list of drop off locations in Tooele County. 

Compact Fluorescent light bulbs– Compact bulbs ONLY, Home Depot 222 E. 2400 North, Tooele 435-843-7530

Batteries– all alkaline batteries, power tool batteries, lawn mower batteries, Home Depot 222 E. 2400 North, Tooele 435-843-7530

Antifreeze: Individuals outside Salt Lake County are also welcome to dispose of waste at the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (NOT at the Trans Jordan Landfill) for the same fees the SLVSWMF is charged to dispose of this waste. Call HHW – 801 541-4078 for more information and location. Antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent light tubes, fuels, gasoline, oil, paint, pesticides, transmission fluid, yard care chemicals, and other chemicals.

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Tooele County Health Department

Tooele
151 North Main Street
Tooele, Utah 84074
(435) 277-2300

Monday-Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8 am to noon
Closed holidays.

Wendover
920 East Wendover Boulevard, Wendover Utah 84083
P.O Box 554
Call (435)277-2326 or 277-2327 for available services and hours.

To report an emergency after hours call (435) 882-5600.