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Current Alerts

  • 2025 HHW Collection Dates are here! Check out the 2025 HHW flyer or visit our Hazardous Waste page for more information (like how to sign up for reminders)!
  • NOT RECYCLING GLASS – BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2024 Glass recycle bins will be removed and glass will be accepted as trash in Jefferson County. This includes on-site drop off and curbside pickup. Visit our Recycling page for more information and Recycling FAQ’s. 
  • Can’t wait for the next HHW Collection Event? Jefferson County residents can now dispose of household hazardous waste at the Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Visit our Household Hazardous Waste page for more details.
2025 Household Hazardous Collection Events Flyer

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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