• HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE:

CAUTION:  THERE IS A $1000.00 FINE FOR IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Household Hazardous Wastes are the unused, leftover portions of household products that may be harmful to humans, the environment, or wildlife. Look for the words: caution, warning, danger or flammable, toxic, corrosive, reactive. When purchasing products of this type, consider the following: 

•  Use a less hazardous product. 
•  Buy only the amount you need. 
•  Follow directions for use and disposal. 
•  Use the entire product or give it to someone who will. 
•  Dispose of properly. 

Residents of the City of Lewiston and those Nez Perce County residents on the County Solid Waste Collection System can dispose of the following types of Household Hazardous Waste at Lewiston's Solid Waste Transfer Station at no additional charge:

•   Used motor oil- maximum size container limited to 5 gallons.  See attendant. Used oil must be tested prior to disposal. Contaminated oil goes in a separate storage tank

•  Antifreeze- maximum size container limited to 5 gallons

•  paint (latex and oil base)- maximum size container limited to 5 gallons

•   household batteries

• automotive batteries

Other household hazardous waste items like pesticides, cleaners, gasoline, and solvents may be disposed of at no additional charge at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the Asotin County Regional Landfill located at 2901 6th Avenue in the Clarkston heights. This facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturdays of each month between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Call 758-1965 before planning a trip to this facility, as there are certain restrictions. 

Restrictions at Asotin County HHW site: 

• Facility is closed if temperatures are below 40 degrees F. 
• There is a maximum of 3 gallons of household hazardous waste per car per day. 
• Larger quantities may be accepted by appointment only. (758-1965) 
• Mixed wastes are not accepted. 
• Use non-leaking sturdy containers. 

COMMERCIAL GENERATED HAZARDOUS WASTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT EITHER THE TRANSFER STATION OR THE ASOTIN COUNTY HHW FACILITY.

Note:  Those businesses classified as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators may dispose of used oil, antifreeze, oil based paints and related solvents, and batteries at the Asotin County facility.  Pre-registration is required and there is a fee.  For more information call (509) 758-1965.

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