Household Hazardous Waste

Free Waste Pesticide Collection Event

NOV. 18, 2023 | TANGENT

Registration required by November 10, 2023

For more information and registration, select the links below:

• Event brochure
• Event application​

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What is Accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events?

Any potentially dangerous waste material generated in a household, including:

• Paints/stains
• Motor Oil / Car Fluids
• Cleaners/degreasers
• Fluorescent tubes/bulbs
• Batteries
• Herbicides/insecticides
• Antifreeze
• Thinners/solvents
• Photographic chemicals
• Fertilizers/pesticides*
• Oil-filled space heaters
• Fire extinguishers
• Propane canisters (empty)
• Other hazardous products labeled flammable, toxic, poison, danger, warning or caution

The above items are accepted at Republic Service's Household Hazardous Waste Events in Corvallis in quantities of less than 5 pounds (or 5 gallons for liquids). If you have more than these "household" quantities, please see below for scheduling an appointment.

Not Accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events

• Business waste (by appointment only, see below)
• Ammunitions, Explosives, and Fireworks
• Fluoric acid
• Rusty ether containers
• Radioactive materials
• Smoke alarms - may be disposed of in household garbage if you are unable to return them to the manufacturer
• Biological waste
• Sharps
• Radiators

The above items require specific disposal services, and should never be thrown in the trash or brought to a household hazardous waste event. Please contact Benton County at 541-766-6819 with questions about how to properly handle these materials.

Common Hazardous Products

• Select the link above for a list of Common Hazardous Products and disposal guidance from Oregon Metro.

Businesses or Households with 5+ Pounds of Hazardous Materials

Stericycle provides the services for Household Hazardous Waste events through Republic Services. They will also be onsite to accept hazardous materials from businesses and households with more than five pounds (regular household quantities) the day prior to each household hazardous waste event.

• Offered by appointment only
• Appointments need to be made at least one week in advance
• This is for businesses or households with more than 5 lbs of hazardous materials (or 5 gallons of hazardous liquids).

Contact John Pitman (via phone at 360-772-2838 or email jpitman@harsco.com) to set up an appointment.

More resources for businesses can be found here: Business Waste Resources

2023 Corvallis Household Hazardous Waste Events

• Saturday, February 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Businesses By Appointment Only on Friday, February 10
• Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Businesses By Appointment Only on Friday, May 12
• Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Businesses By Appointment Only on Friday, August 11
• Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Businesses By Appointment Only on Friday, November 10

110 NE Walnut Blvd (enter from Belvue St.)

2023 Republic Services Corvallis Calendar of Events

Paint and Stain Recycling

• PaintCare Dop-Off Sites
• Accepted throughout the year
• Which Products are Accepted?

Medication Disposal and Drug Take Back Events

Do you have old, unused, unwanted or expired medications? Don’t flush them down the toilet or throw them in the garbage. Dispose of them safely with the following resources:

• Benton Health Center - Drug disposal drop box, next to the pharmacy 
  • 530 NW 27th Street, Corvallis, 97330
  • 541-766-6677
  • Hours
  • Sharps and syringes in sealed containers are also accepted at this location 
• Albany Police Department - Prescription drug drop-off is available when the lobby is open.
  • 2600 Pacific Boulevard SW, Albany, Oregon 97321
  • Over-the-counter or prescription medications (including pet medications)
• Philomath Police Department - Prescription drug drop-off location
  • 1010 Applegate Street, Philomath, OR 97370
  • No liquids or sharps
• The Benton County Sheriff's Office and the Corvallis Police Department regularly host drug take-back events for the community. Please contact reach out to them for the dates and details of upcoming events.
• Drug Deactivation Bags - Email the Benton County Healthy Communities Team for free drug deactivation bags, which can be used for proper disposal.
  • HealthycommunitiesTeam@bentoncountyor.gov

Find a disposal location for unwanted medications near you: Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations

Sharps

All syringes must be disposed of in approved containers. Please contact your local drug store for details or go to RepublicServices.com/residents/sharps-and-needle-disposal. Sharps are never allowed in your recycling cart. Local drop off facilities include:

• Benton Health Center - Sharps and syringes in sealed containers    
  • 530 NW 27th Street, Corvallis, 97330
  • 541-766-6677
  • Hours
  • Drug disposal drop box (next to pharmacy) is also at this location

Other locations for sharps disposal can be found on SafeNeedleDisposal.Org: https://safeneedledisposal.org/search-results/ 

Reducing Hazardous Waste at Home

1. Use safer product alternatives, common options listed below
2. Before purchasing, read product labels and follow instructions
3. Limit purchasing to only what you need and will use entirely
4. Give usable and unwanted products to others who will use them
5. Take unwanted products to a quarterly household hazardous waste event (dates above).
6. Learn more about household hazardous waste and how to reduce it - DEQ and Metro Hazardless Home Handbook

Source: DEQ Household Hazardous Waste

Source: EPA Household Hazardous Waste