Some items RDS cannot responsibly reuse, recycle or dispose, which means we can’t take everything.
What Cannot Be Brought to RDS
Liquids
Hazardous Waste
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Oil-Based Paint
To handle any of the above items, contact Whatcom County’s Disposal of Toxics at (360) 380-4640. Or visit their website at:
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3298/Hazardous-Waste
See our separate section about how to handle PAINT.