What We Can’t Accept

Some items RDS cannot responsibly reuse, recycle, or dispose of, which means we can’t take everything.

Tires, yes. But NO for hazardous material, liquids, and toxic light bulbs.

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.