Hazardous waste roundup

There are two opportunities to get rid of those problem wastes like cleaning products, pesticides, weed killers, aerosol cans, auto/boat maintenance products, wood preservatives, BBQ/camp propane cylinders, oil based paints and thinners, and contaminated motor oil or antifreeze.

June 18, 2015 5:06 pm

There are two opportunities to get rid of those problem wastes like cleaning products, pesticides, weed killers, aerosol cans, auto/boat maintenance products, wood preservatives, BBQ/camp propane cylinders, oil based paints and thinners, and contaminated motor oil or antifreeze.

The San Juan Island hazardous waste roundup was held on May 9, but two more are coming up this year during the last weekend in June.

Orcas Island: Orcas Recycling Service, 3398 Orcas Road, Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lopez Island: Lopez Solid Waste, 2419 Fisherman Bay Road Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents of other islands can participate on Orcas or Lopez.