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What to bring:
- Used oil, paints, poisons
- Auto batteries, chemicals
- Antifreeze, pesticides
- Unwanted products labeled “Poison”, “Warning”, “Caution”
- Prescription Drugs
- E- Waste (electronics, computers, tvs, etc.)
What NOT to bring:
- Waste from businesses
- Containers larger than 5 gallons
- Explosives
- Ammunition
- Radioactive Waste
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
Where and how can I safely dispose of household hazardous waste throughout the year? Click here for information on some items. Be sure to call the organization or check the websites provided for the most current information.
Water & Latex based paint– remove the lid from the can and after it has completely dried dispose of it in your regular trash. Or offer to donate good, usable, neutral colored paint to Tooele City to use to cover graffiti. Call 435-843-2100.
Prescription Drugs & Medicine– collection bins are available year round at these locations RX Disposal Bins. Read more at
E-Waste– Green Box Recycling 1500 W. Atlas Way, Tooele 435-882-2222
Used Oil– visit Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality Used Oil Collection Centers
Compact Fluorescent light bulbs– Compact bulbs ONLY, Home Depot 222 E. 2400 North, Tooele 435-843-7530
Batteries– all alkaline batteries, power tool batteries, lawn mower batteries, Home Depot 222 E. 2400 North, Tooele 435-843-7530
Antifreeze: Individuals outside Salt Lake County are also welcome to dispose of waste at the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (NOT at the Trans Jordan Landfill) for the same fees the SLVSWMF is charged to dispose of this waste. Call HHW – 801 541-4078 for more information and location. Antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent light tubes, fuels, gasoline, oil, paint, pesticides, transmission fluid, yard care chemicals, and other chemicals.
