Wondering how to dispose of that half-empty can of wood preservative or oil-based paint? If you live on Lopez, your chance to rid your shop or basement of these and other potentially harmful substances will come during the annual Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up on June 21. The event will be held from 11a.m. To 2 p.m. at the County lot south of the Lopez Island Dump (use the Dump entrance.) There is no charge for households disposing of up to 25 gallons of household hazardous waste.

Accepted

Pesticides and weed killers

Gasoline, kerosene and other waste fuels

Contaminated motor oil or antifreeze (e.g., mixed together or with solvents)

Wood preservatives

Oil-based paints and stains

Solvents/thinners

Resins

Aerosols and adhesives

Pool and photo chemicals

Mothballs

Polishes

Chemical cleaning products and degreasers

Fluorescent light tubes and CFL’s

Not accepted

Latex paints (dry out by mixing with sawdust or other material and include with regular solid waste)

Flares, explosives, ammunition, or radioactive materials (contact the Sheriff’s Office for proper disposal)

Used antifreeze, motor oil, lead-acid batteries (recycle during regular hours)

Medicines or prescriptions (take to the pharmacy or Sheriff’s Office for proper disposal)

Check the guidelines posted on the official Lopez Dump website, www.lopezsolidwaste.org. for latest updates.

San Juan County and the Washington Department of Ecology conduct the annual Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up to remove toxic materials from our islands and maintain a healthy environment. The Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District will be coordinating the event with the contractor, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, and providing on-site support.