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Public Health and Environment
Washington County VSQG Waste Disposal Program
The Washington County VSQG Collection Program offers an option especially suited for disposal of small amounts of hazardous waste. The program provides a convenient waste disposal service to businesses that are Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG) or are one-time only generators of hazardous waste.
The program is open to any business or VSQG in Washington County that generates less than 220 pounds (approximately 22 gallons) of hazardous waste per month. Past participants have included painting contractors, building contractors, automotive shops, printers and nonprofit organizations, such as churches.
The program is intended for VSQG's which have small amounts of unique types of wastes that are generated infrequently. These wastes may be difficult or expensive to manage properly using services typically offered by private companies. Washington County offers this service to assist these VSQG's, but at the same time not compete with companies that offer disposal services.
The program is easy to use and affordable. See
VSQG Customer Price List
(PDF).
For program guidelines or to participate contact the Department of Public Health and Environment at 651-430-6655.
Who May Participate
VSQG or unlicensed businesses located in Washington County.
Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month.
Businesses with a
hazardous waste management plan
on file with Washington County.
Contact us if you need more information.
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Acceptable Wastes
Acids, Bases
Adhesives
Aerosols
Batteries
Carburetor Cleaner
Cleaning Chemicals
Degreasers
Fluorescent Lamps
Gasoline/Fuels that are old or contaminated
Mercury and Mercuric Compounds
Paint
Paint Thinners and Solvents
Paint Stripper
Paint Stripped or Chips
Pesticides
Poisons
Resins and Epoxies
Waste Ink
Wood Preservatives
Others
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Wastes Not Accepted
Explosives
Radioactive Waste
Infectious Waste
Asbestos
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