Recycling center in Bellingham, WA

Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics

3505 Airport Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

3.9 (31 reviews)
Household Hazardous WasteFree Drop-offBulb Limits
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About this center

Household hazardous-waste drop-off is free at 3505 Airport Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225. Accepted items include used oil/fuels, automotive products, cleaners, CFLs, fluorescent tubes (15/day), HID bulbs (2/day), latex and oil paint, yard chemicals, mercury devices, rechargeable batteries except alkaline, and solvents. Listed hours Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and first Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; a county notice says Tuesday hours change Oct 6, so confirm first. Some small-business waste requires pre-approval and a fee.

Materials accepted & services

Household Hazardous WasteFree Drop-offBulb LimitsBusiness Pre-approval

Services offered

  • Household hazardous-waste drop-off
  • Pre-approved small-business service

Areas served

Whatcom County households; qualifying businesses by approval

Not accepted

Ammunition, asbestos, biomedical waste, dried latex paint and other county-listed exclusions

Prices & reviews

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Daniel Schmitt

a year ago

Review

For the last year I have been helping to clean up after my brother passed away. He had accumulated motor/transmission oil grease as well as many other auto related chemicals. So I came with 25 gallons of oil and I was able to dispose of it. It was a great experience. The workers were really helpful so thanks much!

Frank Strobel

3 months ago

Review

Used this service three times now and it has always been super easy. No wait. The two young gentlemen working there have been really nice. Very convenient and great service.

Jake Logan

a year ago

Review

Great service. Old paint lightbulbs batteries… oil mixed with water… anything toxic and difficult to get rid of can go here.

Visitor questions

Is household disposal free?

Yes. Pre-approved small businesses may use the facility for a fee.

Are there item limits?

The county lists 15 fluorescent tubes and 2 HID bulbs per day; it announced a Tuesday-hours change effective Oct 6.

Is Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics open on Saturday?

Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics lists itself as closed on Saturdays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics open on Sunday?

Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Location & directions

Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics

3505 Airport Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Bellingham, WA

48.783775°N, 122.527758°W

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