Recology Ashland customers can dispose of hazardous waste, green debris
Ashland.news staff
Recology residential customers needing to get rid of hazardous waste and/or green debris have two free disposal options this weekend.
An ID check will be required for both dropoff events, according to a news release.
Hazardous waste event
Residential customers in Ashland, Talent, and Jackson County can drop off hazardous waste from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Rogue Transfer & Recycling, 8001 Table Rock Road, White City, the release said.
Accepted items will include:
- Cleaning supplies (window cleaner, drain cleaner, bathroom cleaner, anything containing bleach or ammonia)
- Pesticides and insecticides
- Swimming pool chemicals
- Weed killers not currently approved for use
- Paint remover
- Old or toxic wood preservatives
- Light ballasts
- Alkaline and rechargeable batteries
- Thermostats containing mercury
- E-Cigarettes
- Vehicle fuel
- Fire extinguishers
Items that will NOT be accepted include:
- Paint (see paintcare.org for more info)
- 55-gallon drums
- Fluorescent light tubes
- Medical or biological waste
- Asbestos (see asbestos for more info)
- Propane tanks
- Antifreeze
- Explosives
- Radioactive materials
- Ammunition
- Commercial or industrial waste
- Waste in containers larger than 5 gallons
Visit roguedisposal.com/transfer-station/hazardous-waste for more information.
Green debris event
Ashland Recology customers wishing to drop off green debris can do so from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Valley View Transfer Station, 3000 N. Valley View Road, Ashland.
Accepted items include:
- Leaves
- Small branches
- Brush
- Pine needles
- Compostable yard debris
Items that will NOT be accepted include:
- Trash
- Hazardous wastes
- Stumps
- Logs
- Plywood
- Treated lumber
Visit recology.com for more information.
