New location!! Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day August 17th, 2024 9am-noon

Please note the location has changed. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday August 17, 2024 from 9am-noon. The event will be held at the Deseret Peak Complex facility at 2930 UT-112 in Grantsville. 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.

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