A community recycling event will offer Lewis County residents an opportunity to recycle several materials and offer proper disposal for others on April 25 at the Lewis County Public Works Department Road Shop at 111 Pleasant Valley Road between Winlock and Napavine.
Computer and television recycling, appliance and scrap metal recycling, yard waste drop off, 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.
Participants should be prepared to provide proof of residency as the event is limited to Lewis County residential customers only. They should also be prepared to unload their own vehicles.
The event is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Certain recycling opportunities may end early, if containers fill up. No garbage or other materials will be accepted.
All flat screen televisions, other TVs that are 42 inches or smaller, computer monitors and CPUs will be recycled. Each household is limited to two items.
Unwanted pesticides, lawn chemicals and cleaners can be dropped off for free so they can be recycled or disposed of properly.
Limits include:
• 15 fluorescent/compact fluorescent lights
• 5 gallons of motor oil
• 5 gallons antifreeze
• 5 gallons of cooking oil
• No containers larger than 5 gallons
• Containers must be left at event, no pour offs available
• No paint or PaintCare items. Check PaintCare.org for locations and items.
Any item that is more than 75 percent metal will be accepted. Residents are asked to 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.
Residents may bring grass clippings, leaves and branches, and are instructed to unload them into the container. No plastic bags or noxious weeds will be allowed.
A Department of Ecology grant is providing partial funding to pay for the community recycling events. Anyone with questions can call 740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.
