Solid Waste

Utilities and Development manages the Solid Waste Program. The Solid Waste Program provides a variety of services to the general public that is defined in the Solid Waste Management Plan, and coordinates various programs with private contractors. These include curbside recycling, recycling drop boxes, recycling and waste reduction programs, hazardous waste disposal and education, motor oil recycling sites, home composting education, and transfer stations.

The Solid Waste Management Plan has been a coordinated process utilizing county staff and a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). The Solid Waste Program is guided by the SWAC. This committee is a panel that represents a balance of interests including, but not limited to citizens, public interest groups, business, the waste management industry, and local elected officials.

Solid Waste Contact information:

DISPOSING OF GARBAGE
City of Hoquiam Residents - Hometown Sanitation
Central Transfer Station – LeMay Enterprises Inc.
Rural Transfer Stations
Disposal of Miscellaneous Items (appliances, building materials, etc…)
Spring Clean-Ups
2Good2Toss

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