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Household hazardous waste facility

Tacoma Household Hazardous Waste Facility

3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Tacoma Solid Waste
Hours
Friday–Monday 8 am–5:30 pm; closed Tuesday–Thursday.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Free for Tacoma residential customers; up to 15 gallons or 220 lb per visit; drive-up only.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Oil-based paint only; latex (water-based) paint and stain are not accepted.
  • Free for Tacoma residential customers; up to 15 gallons or 220 lb per visit; drive-up only.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Solid Waste Hours and Driving Directions (opens in new tab) · City of Tacoma Environmental Services
    • HHW Facility: 3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409, open Friday–Monday 8 am–5:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tacoma Environmental Services
    • HHW disposal is free for Tacoma residential customers, up to 15 gallons or 220 pounds per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Car, button and household batteries (alkaline, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, lithium) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paints are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex (water-based) paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Customers must drive up; no walk-up or self-service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Pierce County Planning & Public Works
    • The Hidden Valley and Tacoma HHW facilities do not accept business hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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