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Discover the Heron’s Nest: A hidden gem of community, culture, and conservation

Nestled above the Duwamish greenbelt, the Heron’s Nest is a sacred space dedicated to community engagement, environmental education, and preserving the cultural heritage of the Duwamish Tribe. Learn more about this space and community members' land stewardship efforts to restore and protect the land for generations to come.

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Discover the Heron’s Nest: A hidden gem of community, culture, and conservation

September 18, 2024

Nestled above the Duwamish greenbelt, the Heron’s Nest is a sacred space dedicated to community engagement, environmental education, and preserving the cultural heritage of the Duwamish Tribe. Learn more about this space and community members' land stewardship efforts to restore and protect the land for generations to come.

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King County businesses are switching to safer degreasers. Here’s how the Haz Waste Program can help.

September 05, 2024

Hear from two King County businesses that made the switch to safer degreasers with the help of Haz Waste Business Services.

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Stay learning, stay safe with this hazardous waste back-to-school guide

August 27, 2024

Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent looking over the upcoming year’s lesson plans, this hazardous waste back-to-school guide will give you a leg up on learning how to protect your health and the environment from hazardous exposures.

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Partnership with Seattle’s Cleveland High School builds hazardous waste awareness for years to come

August 12, 2024

As we celebrate International Youth Day (August 12), it’s important to recognize how empowering younger generations today ensures they will lead the charge in achieving that vision for the future. Learn how an educational partnership with students in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood empowered high-schoolers to take action to address hazardous waste's impacts in their communities and homes.

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It's Lazy Mom’s Day! Relax, recharge, and remove hazardous waste.

August 07, 2024

Taking care of your family’s safety goes hand in hand with taking care of yourself.

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Embrace the beauty of a brown lawn this summer

July 24, 2024

It may take some getting used to seeing a brown yard, but it comes with several benefits.

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Swimming safely: Reducing hazardous waste for cleaner beaches, lakes, and rivers

July 18, 2024

Hot summer temperatures have arrived. And as the heat turns up, a big question comes to mind: Where’s the best place to swim? Read on for some tips for safe swimming of all kinds, from finding and protecting clean beaches to swimming with as little exposure to hazardous materials as possible. 

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The lifecycle of hazardous waste: What happens to a hazardous product after you drop it off?

July 10, 2024

Once you drop off your hazardous waste, each product is carefully sorted and sent to specialized recycling facilities.

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Fireworks – Safety and Proper Disposal

June 27, 2024

First, check to make sure your city or town allows the purchase and use of fireworks. If you live in an area that does not ban fireworks, please follow rules of the type of fireworks allowed and the timeframe to use them. We don’t say this lightly – the harm caused by fireworks can be devastating. Read on for tips to use and dispose of fireworks properly to protect people and the environment! 

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