Photographic materials
Disposal for households
Disposal requirements vary
Wastes from film development include fixer, developer and stop solution. The disposal methods differ depending on your sewer connection.
Sanitary sewer:
- Fixer contains high levels of silver and cannot go down the drain. Collect it in an airtight container and bring it to one of the hazardous waste collection sites listed below. Used developer can go down the drain.
- Used stop solution, if it is not mixed with fixer, can go down the drain. Take stop solution that is mixed with fixer to one of the hazardous waste collection sites below.
Septic:
No photographic chemicals can go down the drain. Collect the chemicals in separate air-tight containers and bring them to one of the household hazardous waste sites listed below.
The following are requirements for bringing materials to a hazardous waste collection sites:
- All containers must be 5 gallons or less.
- Total waste limit: 50 gallons per trip
Hazardous Waste Disposal Locations
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North SeattleSunday – Tuesday
12550 Stone Ave N Seattle, WA 98133
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
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South SeattleThursday – Saturday
8100 2nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98108
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Located next to the transfer station.
Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. -
FactoriaTuesday – Friday, Saturday and Sunday
13800 SE 32nd St. Bellevue, WA 98005
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Tues-Fri), 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sat-Sun)The Factoria facility is located at the transfer station. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
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AuburnSaturday – Sunday
1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.The Auburn Wastemobile location is open on weekends, year-round. Marine flares are not accepted at this location.
Located near the loading dock of Nordstrom Rack. In 2024, this location is closed Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 28-29.
