How does it help? Since 1989, the program has collected 18 million pounds of household hazardous waste from going into our landfills, sewers and storm drains.

What can I do? Participate in the program and reduce the use of hazardous chemicals. In your home! Contact Jim Neely at (206) 296-4472 or by e-mail or visit the Wastemobile website.

Noxious Weed Control Program
What is it? This program educates landowners and provides technical assistance to eradicate noxious weeds.

How does it help the environment? Noxious weeds pose a significant threat to the environmental health of the region. Therefore, destroying existing noxious weeds and preventing future outbreaks is key to our environmental future.

What do I need to do? There are many ways you can help stop noxious weeds. To find out more call Jane Wentworth at (206) 205-6927 or via e-mail. Visit the Noxious Weed Program website.

Industrial Waste Program
What is it? This program protects water quality by limiting the amount of industrial waste released in our sewage system.

How does it help the environment? It prevents industrial contaminants from entering the sewage system and thus limits the amount of water pollution.

What do I need to do? Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more, or contact Elsie Hulsizer at (206) 263-3010 or by e-mail. Visit the Industrial Waste website.

Computer Recovery Project
What is it? A network of collection sites so that the public can reuse or recycle their computers and parts.

How does it help the environment? Computers contain many hazardous or recyclable materials that should not be trashed. This project sees that those materials are disposed of properly or reused.

What can I do? Thinking of getting rid of a computer? Call (206) 296-8800 or visit the Computer Recovery Project website.

Adopt-A-Road Adopt-A-Stop Beach Naturalist Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Program Compost Tea and Compost Mulches Computer Recovery Project Construction Works Recognition Program Environmental Awareness Program Environmental Purchasing Program Get Mower for Less Goodwill Reusable Collection Project Green Business Directory Green Team Hop on the Habitat Express Industrial Waste Program Integrated Pest Management Program Interpretive Programs Master Recycler Composter Program Medical Industry Waste Prevention Round Table National Waste Prevention Coalition Native Plant Salvage Noxious Weed Control Program Online Timetable Info Pedal Power Replaces Gasoline with Airport Brakes Puget Sound Fresh Rehab the Lab Rideshare Risk Management Program Small Habitat Restoration Project Special Recycling Event Vanpooling / Carpooling Washington Conservation Corps, King County DNR Crew The Wastemobile Wastewater Treatment Plant Web Site Development Program Wildlife Program

How does it help the environment? By supporting businesses who handle their solid waste and hazardous waste property, recycle and conserving resources, we will be able to protect our air, land and water.

What can I do? Request a directory! Or become a business that qualified as a Green Works or EnviroStars. Contac Alexandra Scott at (206) 296-8454 or by e-mail. Visit the Green Business Directory website.