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.