TRANSFER STATION temporary traffic revisions

Beginning Oct 13 for 1-2 weeks, garbage will be accepted at the wall and recycling at the tipping floor.
Beginning Tuesday, October 13th 

Garbage will be accepted at “the wall” – normally reserved for large loads, down the hill from the scale house.
Recycling will be accepted at the tipping floor.

This is due to an emergency repair that is expected to take 1-2 weeks.

Staff’s goal is to remain fully operational with the help of the public.
Please delay your visit if possible. If you do visit, expect delays.

We appreciate your patience.
Please be kind to staff during this temporary change.

With longer than expected wait times, this is a great time to consider switching to curbside collection service. Options include 32, 60 or 90 gallon roll carts and weekly, every other week, or monthly service for both garbage and recycling.  Mix and match to meet your needs and never wait in line at the transfer station again. 

Contact Waste Connections and order your service today! (360) 452-7278 or www.wasteconnections.com

 

 

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Solid Waste Facility Replacement Planning Project

Your thoughts are important. We will use this website, along with in-person activities, to earnestly ask for your opinions on choices. As the planning proceeds, we will ask you for your thoughts on the Feedback. You will also be able to follow the work of the Solid Waste Facilities Task Force or SWFTF as it participates and contributes to the planning process.
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Facilities & Hours

Transfer Station

Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste

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Quilcene
Drop Box

Household Garbage and Recycling. NO yard waste or construction materials (lumber, roofing, etc.)

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Compost Facility

Purchase Compost

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WHAT WE TAKE

We strive to provide our customers with as many disposal options as possible at the Transfer Station outside of Port Townsend or the Drop Box in Quilcene.  In fact, our service level is the same or better than King County and  Seattle.  The City of Port Townsend’s composting facility is located just past the tipping floor at the Transfer Station making yard debris disposal convenient as well.   Please click on the icons to the right to find out about your disposal options.

Garbage

Recycling

Hazardous Waste

Yard Waste/Compost

FAQ’s

Just about every type of material – from regular household garbage to construction debris to used oil and antifreeze to even creosote pilings – can be disposed of at the Transfer Station.  Click below for Frequently Asked Questions.

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About Us

Jefferson County Public Works manages the county-wide solid waste program. As required by the State, solid waste operations must be financially self-sustaining. The program is funded by tipping fees charged for disposal at sites in Port Townsend and Quilcene with a relatively small portion through grants from the Department of Ecology. Levels of service must be balanced with the goal of maintaining current tipping fees.

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