A community recycling event will offer Lewis County residents an opportunity to recycle several materials and dispose of others on Sept. 27 at the Lewis County Public Works Department Area 7 Kiona Road Shop at 8911 U.S. Highway 12 in Randle, according to a news release.
Computer and television recycling, appliance and scrap metal recycling, yard waste dropoff, and household hazardous waste collection will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the event, which is being sponsored by the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility.
Sensitive document shredding will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Certain recycling opportunities may end early if containers fill up. No garbage will be accepted at the event. Organizers recommend that customers arrive at the event only after it is open to prevent large backups on the highway, according to the release.
All flatscreen televisions, TVs that are 42 inches or smaller, computer monitors and CPUs will be recycled. Each household is limited to two such items.
Unwanted lawn or pool chemicals, cleaners, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides or other household chemicals can be dropped off for free so they can be recycled or disposed of properly. Because this is a remote event, workers will not be able to empty containers brought to the event. Customers must be prepared to leave their containers at the event.
Limits and restrictions:
• 10 fluorescent or CFL lights
• All automotive fluids: 5 gallons each
• 5 gallons of cooking oil
• No containers larger than 5 gallons
• No paint
• No PaintCare items. Check PaintCare.org to learn items that are accepted in the PaintCare program as well as PaintCare locations around Lewis County.
Any item that is more than 75 percent metal can be recycled. Drain fluids from motors before recycling. Appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters and dish washers, are accepted, but there is a limit of two large appliances per household. For microwaves, remove the glass turntable and throw it away prior to coming to the event.
Residents may bring grass clippings, leaves and branches. No plastic bags are allowed. Empty the contents of yard waste bags into containers and dispose of bags in curbside garbage containers. No noxious weeds.
Residents may bring up to three bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. The shredding truck will haul the shredded paper to a recycling facility after the event.
The event is funded in part by a Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Anyone with questions about the event can call 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.
