Who can use the SQG program?
Small Quantity Generators produce less dangerous waste than Large and Medium Generators. Although all dangerous waste generators must follow Washington's Dangerous Waste Regulations, SQGs have simpler, less demanding requirements.
Businesses, agencies, and organizations — including churches, schools, government agencies, and nonprofits — may qualify if they generate:
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220 pounds or less of dangerous waste in a month, storing no more than 2,200 pounds on site at any time, or
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Less than 2.2 pounds of certain kinds of highly toxic waste in any month, storing no more than 2.2 pounds on site at any time.
These thresholds are general guidelines. Refer to the Washington Department of Ecology's dangerous waste guidance to determine your generator status and applicable requirements.
What is dangerous waste?
Dangerous waste has one or more of the following characteristics:
- Toxic
- Ignitable (flammable)
- Corrosive
- Reactive
Look for warning labels such as
Danger, Flammable, Toxic,
or
Corrosive.
Most businesses and organizations generate potentially harmful waste that must be properly handled, stored, and disposed of to protect human health and the environment.
Common examples include:
- Paints, thinners, and adhesives
- Fertilizers, pesticides, and weed killers
- Cleaners, disinfectants, and solvents
- Flammable liquids
- Batteries
- Used oil and antifreeze
- Fluorescent tubes and bulbs
How to schedule hazardous waste disposal
Appointments are required for SQGs. Follow these four steps to prepare your waste for disposal:
Step 1: Complete the online waste inventory form
Complete the online inventory form to submit a list of your waste materials. You can also use the form to request a free technical assistance visit to help identify and organize your dangerous waste.
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Step 2: Schedule your appointment
Facility staff will contact you within five business days to:
- Verify that your materials meet acceptance criteria.
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Schedule your appointment or technical assistance visit.
SQG waste collection appointments are held twice a month at the North Kitsap and South Kitsap Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facilities.
Step 3: Prepare and transport your waste safely
Before bringing your waste to a facility:
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Keep different waste types separate. Do not mix materials.
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Use closed, leak-proof containers.
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Label all containers.
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Bring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for your chemicals.
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Secure containers in your vehicle's trunk or truck bed to minimize risks to people.
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Follow U.S. Department of Transportation requirements for transporting hazardous materials. Refer to the PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations (DOT.gov).
Bring your waste to the HHW Collection Facility that you selected at your scheduled appointment time.
NOTE: Kitsap County now has two HHW Collection Facilities (Bremerton and Poulsbo). Make sure that you go to the correct location for your appointment.
Step 4: Pay the disposal fees
Pay by local check at time of your visit or request an invoice by mail.
Fees vary by waste type and quantity. Review the price list below before your appointment. Prices are per pound and are subject to change.
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Antifreeze - $0.07
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A-Fuel - $0.25
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Aerosol, paint, pesticide, corrosive - $2.00
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Battery, non-lead acid - $0.15
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Battery, lead acid - No Charge
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Corrosive Acid and Base - $0.95
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Flammable solid - $1.65
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Reactives (4.2, 4.3) - $5.65
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Paint, oil and non-PaintCare latex - $0.65
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Mercury and mercury debris - $7.00
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Motor oil, used - no charge
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Non-regulated solids - $0.35
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Organic peroxides - $5.65
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Hypochlorite solution - $0.95
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Oxidizer liquid - $1.15
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Oxidizer solid - $1.15
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PCB ballasts - $0.25
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PCB ballasts, leaking - case by case
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Poison, liquid and solid - $0.35
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Fluorescent tubes - $0.80
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CFL bulbs - $4.00
This price list does not include every type of material accepted in the program. Kitsap County staff make the final determination regarding material acceptance and disposal fees. Some material is accepted on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to different fees.
Free technical assistance for businesses
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