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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Kitsap County provides free household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal for residents of Kitsap, Mason, and Jefferson counties at two HHW Collection Facilities. Proper disposal helps protect human health and the environment.

Household hazardous waste must never be thrown in the trash or poured down a drain, onto the ground, or into waterways or storm drains.



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South Kitsap Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

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A​ddre​ss​

5551 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, WA 98312
Google Maps directions to South Kitsap Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Hours

​Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

North Kitsap Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Opening November 4, 2026

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Address

2330​0 Arness Creek Road NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
Google Maps directions to North Kitsap Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

​Hours

​This location will open to residents on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.​

​Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.​
Sunday: Closed


Note: This facility doesn't have a public electric vehicle (EV) charger. ​​

Holiday closures

Both HHW facilities are closed on:

  • July 4
  • Thanksgiving weekend (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
  • December 24 through January 1

Weather-related closures

Weather and other site conditions may affect hours and operations. 

​For closure updates, call 360.674.7065 or visit the county's ​inclement weather webpage.


Do I need an appointment?

Most households bringing small loads of common household hazardous waste do not need an appointment.

A free disposal appointment is required for: 

  • Large loads: More than 50 containers, loads over 50 gallons total, or containers larger than 5 gallons. 

  • Potentially dangerous products: Includes laboratory chemicals, unknown chemicals, or containers that are old, dangerous, or falling apart.

Load limits are based on container size, not the amount of product remaining inside. Empty containers are not accepted.
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​All businesses and organizations must schedule an appointment through the Small Quantity Generator (SQG) program.


Accepted​​​ items

Examples of commonly accepted items include:

  • Aerosol cans (unempty)

  • Acids and bases

  • Antifreeze and coolant

  • Automotive fluids and products

  • Batteries (automotive and lead acid)

  • Batteries (rechargeable and single-use)

  • Bleach

  • Carpet and upholstery cleaner

  • Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)

  • Cleaning products​

  • Degreaser

  • Drain cleaner

  • Flammable liquids and solvents

  • Fluorescent tubes, dry and untaped​ (limit 15 per day)

  • Fire extinguishers

  • Flea collars

  • Floor wax

  • Gasoline and other petroleum products

  • Glue, adhesives, epoxy

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Herbicides, pesticides, insecticide, fungicide

  • High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps (limit 2 per day)

  • Household batteries

  • Insect repellant​ and killer

  • Light bulbs marked with Hg, the symbol for mercury

  • Mercury thermometers

  • Motor oil and oil filters (contaminated or uncontaminated)

  • Needles and​ sharps (limit 3 containers per day)
    Needles and sharps ​must be placed inside FDA-approved sharps container (quart size preferred) or heavy-duty plastic container with screw cap (liquid detergent or bleach container). Only fill container up to 3/4 full. Label container with "Sharps-Biohazard". Notify staff that you have sharps for disposal when you arrive.​​​

  • Oven cleaner

  • Paint, stain, primer, sealer, coating

  • Paint thinner, mineral spirits, solvents, turpentine, wood preservative, varnish

  • Polish (shoe, furniture, brass, nail)

  • Pool and spa chemicals

  • Pressurized fuel tanks and canisters (1 liter or smaller)

  • Propane tanks (1 liter or smaller )

  • Resins

  • Road flares

  • Rust remover

  • Toilet cleaner

  • Vapes with embedded batteries ​(nicotine only)

  • Vapes with leftover nicotine

  • Weed killer

  • Yard and garden chemicals

 ​​Kitsap County garbage and recycling facilities also collect limited types of household hazardous waste, including batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, sharps, and mercury lamps.

​​For items not listed here​, search the county's Waste ​W​izard.​​

Items not accepted at HHW Facilities

The following items are not accepted:

  • No asbestos

  • No appliances

  • No electric vehicle batteries (EV and hybrid)

  • No electronics, TVs, monitors, or computers

  • No empty containers

  • No explosives - marine flares, fireworks, ammunition, or​ gun powder

  • No fertilizers, dry (unless it contains components like “weed and feed")

  • No household garbage

  • No leaking containers - place inside another container

  • No medications or pharmaceuticals

  • No propane or pressurized tanks larger than 1 liter or 1 pound

  • No radioactive waste

  • No sewage or septage

  • No soil or dirt

  • No smoke detectors

  • No vapes containing cannabis​

​​For disposal and recycling options for items that are not accepted​, search the county's Waste ​W​izard.​​

 ​​​​Unsure if a product is hazardous?

Look for these words: 

  • ​POISON
  • DANGER
  • TOXIC
  • WARNING
  • CAUTION
  • COMBUSTIBLE
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Harmful if swallowed​
​If you are unsure how to dispose of a product, contact Kitsap1​ before bringing it to a facility.

Safe transport tips

Help protect yourself, your family, and facility staff by following these guidelines:

  • Place containers in a sturdy, lined box to prevent tipping. 

  • Place boxes in your vehicle's ​trunk or truck bed, not the passenger area. 

  • Use straps and tarps to secure boxes.

  • Use original product containers.

  • Label containers if the original label is missing. 

  • Never mix different types of products.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Reuse shops

Both HHW facilities have Reuse Shops offering free, reusable household products. Inventory changes daily and may include:

  • ​L​atex and oil-based paints
  • Stains, sealers
  • Automotive products
  • Household cleaning products
​​Ask facility staff to browse the Reuse Shop. Closed-toe shoes are required.
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​Contact Kitsap1

​For questions about accepted items, appointments, disposal options, or facility operations, contact Kitsap1.