Current Alerts
- Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hybrid meeting – Public Works Admin Office (623 Sheridan St, Port Townsend) The committee begins work on the Solid Waste Management Plan Update. SWAC April 23, 2026 Meeting Documents Want to learn more about SWAC? Visit the Solid Waste Advisory Committee webpage.
- Recycling changes April 1, 2026 Visit the Recycling webpage to learn more about Jefferson County’s recycling changes beginning April 1!
- Visit the Solid Waste Facility Replacement Planning Project page to learn why, when, and where the Transfer Station is moving.
- Saturday, May 9 – Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Port Townsend Jefferson Transit Haines Park & Ride. Visit our Household Hazardous Waste page for more details or check out the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Flyer.
Solid Waste Facility Replacement Planning Project
Facilities & Hours
Transfer Station
Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste
Quilcene
Drop Box
Household Garbage and Recycling. NO yard waste or construction materials (lumber, roofing, etc.)
Compost Facility
Purchase Compost
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.
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.