Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

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The Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility accepts most hazardous household products.

Kitsap County garbage and recycling facilities accept a few types of hazardous products in small quantities. View accepted items at garbage facilities. 

Mason County residents can also bring some hazardous household items to Mason County disposal facilities.

​Click the drop-down lists to see information for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility or download the facility fact sheet.  

 Appointment Required for Large Amounts, Potentially Dangerous Products

Appointments are required for large loads and/or potentially dangerous products from a Kitsap or Mason County household. You do not need an appointment for a smaller load.

• Large loads are more than 50 containers, loads over 50 gallons total, or containers larger than 5 gallons. Amounts are based on container size, not the amount of product in the container. We do not accept empty containers.

• Potentially dangerous products include laboratory chemicals, unknown chemicals, or containers that are old, dangerous, or about to fall apart. Does not include common household hazardous products like paint, motor oil, antifreeze, etc.

Request an appointment online using the appointment request form. Staff will contact you within 2 business days to schedule your appointment. This form gives you the option of attaching photos of your waste, so you may want to complete it using your phone.

If you prefer to request an appointment by phone, call Kitsap1 at 360-337-5777 during regular business hours.

​​ Accepted Items (Common Examples)

• Latex paint is not hazardous. Dry latex paint is safe for your garbage. Dry small amounts by mixing kitty litter or instant concrete into the can. Dry larger amounts by painting or pouring paint on cardboard or a tarp and letting it dry. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility accepts latex paint you cannot dry and dispose yourself.

• Aerosols

• Antifreeze. See all recycling locations for antifreeze.

• Automotive products

• Batteries- household and vehicle. See all recycling locations for batteries.

• Cleaning products

• Flammable liquids and solvents

• Gasoline. See our fuel container restrictions.

• Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs (CFLs, c). Limit 10 tubes and bulbs per day, per person. See all recycling locations for fluorescent lights.

• Herbicides and pesticides

• Isobutane or butane/propane pressurized fuel canisters

• Mercury thermometers

• Motor oil (contaminated with other fluids) and oil filters.

• Motor oil (uncontaminated) and oil filters. See all recycling locations for uncontaminated motor oil and filters.

• Needles/syringes. Limit 3 accepted containers. Seal in red sharps container, bleach bottle, detergent bottle, or 2-liter soda bottle. Label as BIOHAZARD. No milk jugs, glass containers, or small plastic bottles. See all disposal locations for syringes.

• Oil-based paints and stains

• Pool and spa supplies

• Propane bottles (1 liter or smaller only). See recycling locations for tanks larger than 1 liter.

• Road flares

​​ Not Accepted

These products are not accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

• Televisions, monitors, computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, portable DVD players. Find a free recycling site for these electronics.

• Ammunition/explosives. See disposal instructions.

• Empty containers. Put empty containers in the garbage with the lid removed

• Explosives. See disposal instructions.

• Fireworks. See disposal instructions.

• Household garbage. Find a garbage disposal facility.

• Large propane tanks (larger than 1 liter). See recycling instructions.

• Leaking containers

• Marine flares. See disposal instructions.

• Medications. See disposal instructions.

• Radioactive waste

​Address: 5551 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton

Phone: Kitsap1: 360.337.5777

Hours for Residents: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Saturday. Closed July 4, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.

Hours for Businesses: Businesses and non-profits have separate disposal requirements and must schedule a disposal appointment.

Accessibility: This is a drive-up facility that can accommodate persons with mobility limitations. Customers are responsible for unloading their own vehicles. Facility personnel may assist, but cannot enter vehicles.

​How to Use the Facility

This is a drive-up facility. When it's your turn, you will be asked to drive under a covered area.

Customers are responsible for unloading their own vehicles. Facility personnel may assist, but cannot enter vehicles.

Staff will sort your waste with your assistance. They may ask you questions or provide education.

Before you leave, you will sign an agreement verifying that your waste is from a home and not from a business.

​Product Reuse Shed -- "Swap Shop"

Find free products like paint, fertilizers, household cleaners, and automotive fluids in the "Swap Shop" shed. 

Product selection changes from day-to-day. You must sign a liability waiver before taking items.

Products taken from the shed cannot be sold or used by a business. The shed is open during regular hours.

Accessibility: There is a ramp into the shed. The shed is small and has a grated floor.