A day for Jackson County households to drop off hazardous waste for free is coming this weekend, according to a news release.
Jackson County’s Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Rogue Transfer & Recycling, 8001 Table Rock Road, White City. Recology Ashland is sponsoring the event.
A detailed list of what will and will not be accepted is available at https://roguedisposal.com/transfer-station/hazardous-waste. Some examples of what to bring include:
- Cleaning supplies such as window, drain, and bathroom cleaners, or anything containing bleach or ammonia
- Pesticides and insecticides
- Swimming pool chemicals
- Weed killers currently not approved for use
- Paint remover
Some examples of what not to bring include:
- Paint
- 55-gallon drums
- Medical or biological waste
- Asbestos
- Propane tanks
Businesses can participate in a similar event on Friday, May 12. Business participation is not free, and an application is required. Such applications are available at RogueDisposal.com.