Waste Disposal Facilities

Transfer Station – Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste

• 325 County Landfill Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368  Map
• Mon. – Sat., 9 am – 4:30 pm, (closed County holidays.)
• Disposal fees by weight. Minimum charge: $10 for garbage, $5 for yard waste.
• Cash, check, or credit/debit card (Visa & Mastercard only) accepted.
• No-fee Recycling.
• Questions? call 360-385-9160. 
  

Quilcene Solid Waste Drop Box – Household Garbage and Recycling. NO yard waste or construction materials (lumber, roofing, etc.)

• 295312 Highway 101, Quilcene, WA 98376  Map
• Tues./Thurs./Sat., 9 am – 12 pm & 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, (closed County holidays.)
• Disposal fees by container, loose volume, or special rate for bulky items.
• Only cash or check accepted. NO CREDIT/DEBIT cards.
• No-fee Recycling.
• Questions? call 360-385-9160. Quilcene Drop Box Office: 360-765-3051

Household Hazardous Waste Facility – HHW / MRW

• Building 19, Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven  Map
• Fridays and 1st Saturday each month, 10 am – 12 pm & 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm,
  (closed County holidays.)
• Free to Jefferson County residents.  For businesses and out-of-county residents, disposal fees apply – see current MRW fee schedule.
• Questions? call 360-385-9160. HHW Office Phone: 360-379-6911 

Compost Facility – Purchase Compost (when available)

• Operated by City of Port Townsend at the Transfer Station
• 325 County Landfill Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368  Map
• Mon./Wed./Fri., 12 pm – 3 pm, when available (closed County holidays.)
• Compost availability: 360-385-7908

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 – Brochure
• Hazardous Waste from Businesses
• 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. 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 and Spent Antifreeze can be recycled at several locations including the Transfer Station, Quilcene Drop Box Site, and Household Hazardous Waste Facility.  Please refer to page 2 of the HHW Facility brochure.