Participants must pre-register by February 28

information released 

Chelan County Public Works on March 7 will host a Small Quantity Generator collection event for small businesses looking to safely dispose of hazardous wastes.

The collection event, which will be by appointment, will be held at the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility, 3612 Highway 97A. The event is for Chelan County small businesses. Participants must pre-register by Feb. 28. Pre-register by filling out the event application (attached) and turning it into Clean Harbors Environmental Services, whose contact information is on the application.

To participate, businesses must be characterized as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator. A CESQG accumulates up to 2,200 pounds of hazardous wastes a year at its place of business. If you have any questions, contact Clean Harbors Environmental Services at 509-262-8035, or the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility at 888-1195. Email the completed form to boorman.christopher@cleanharbors.com.

More information is available in a letter Chelan County is sending to some local businesses that qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator. That letter is also attached. The attachments also are available on the county website: www.co.chelan.wa.us/solid-waste-management/pages/household-hazardous-wastes