Hazardous waste collection — The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program is holding hazardous waste collection events at Hood River Garbage and The Dalles Disposal on May 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. These events are open to household and small businesses of Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties. Pre-registration is required to attend; visit www.tricountyrecycle.com/HR&TD to get signed up.

Accepted materials at these events are products that are labeled “caution,” “warning,” “danger” or “poison,” septic field/drain cleaners, oven cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, and other fuels, automotive fluids, pool and spa chemicals, fluorescent lights, thermostats and thermometers, art and hobby chemicals, and much more. For a full list of accepted items and an event schedule, visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.