Garbage

What is Accepted For Garbage Disposal?

All residential and commercial solid waste, including refrigerators and other appliances, are acceptable for disposal, EXCEPT for the following:

• Hazardous Waste – Household
• Hazardous Waste – Businesses
  At the request of the Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson County ceased operation of the Moderate Risk Waste Facility at the Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven on 9/30/2022. Read the press release for more info on the closure of this facility. Jefferson County has contracted with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. to hold Hazardous Waste collection events throughout the year, rotating between several locations. Businesses will need to submit a form to Clean Harbors two weeks prior to the event and pay Clean Harbors directly. The form and other relevant information will be posted on this webpage as event dates are announced.  The next business-only event will be in early 2024.  Questions? Call 360-385-9160.
• Asbestos and asbestos containing waste (3-tab roofing is accepted)
• Free liquids – must be solidified and non-hazardous

Waste Requiring Special Treatment

• Used medical needles from residences must be in a puncture resistant container, marked as “Bio-Hazard Infectious Waste” and should be kept separate from other trash.   No charge disposal is available at the Recycling Center at the Transfer Station and at the Quilcene Drop Box facility.  See Medical Waste (“Sharps”). Medical and veterinary hospitals and clinics should contract with a commercial disposal company
• Lumber and poles must be less than 10 ft long. Lumber treated with creosote or other wood preservative is accepted unless it is brought in by a business that is a manufacturer or supplier of creosote.
• Used Oil, Spent Antifreeze, Rechargeable Batteries, and Fluorescent Light Bulbs/Tubes can be recycled at the Environmental Centers at the Transfer Station and Quilcene Drop Box Site at no charge.