Driving Directions The Regional Transfer Station is located near the airport at 3501 West 18th Street in Port Angeles. It is operated by Waste Connections, Inc., under contract with the City of Port angeles.
For main driving routes to the transfer station, please click the map to the right to view in larger image size.
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MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE City Hall, offices, and the Port Angeles Regional Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013, in observation of Memorial Day.
Yard waste and recycling collection will be collected as usual. Please drive safely this Holiday weekend!
FEATURES & FACILITIES The Regional Transfer Station contains separate facilities for different types of waste. The Regional Transfer Station and the Blue Mountain Transfer Station are closed on all legal holidays.
Garbage Disposal / Transfer Station Located after the scales, this building accepts regular garbage.
Hours: 9am - 5pm / Monday - Saturday
Closed: Legal Holidays
Customers unload inside the 17,000 square foot building and the waste is compacted for shipment to Roosevelt Landfill in Eastern Washington.
Rates as of January 2013:
Minimum Charge $10.00 up to 140 pounds
Municipal Solid Waste: $141.95 per ton
Metal for Recycling and Appliances: $68.85 per ton
• Must be in separate loads to qualify for the lower rate.
• There is an additional environmental fee of $20.00 per refrigerator or freezer
Tires: $141.95 per ton (No commercial loads accepted)
Asbestos: $394.40 per ton
Contaminated Soils: $207.30 per ton
Stumps, sod, rocks, dirt and soil: $141.95 per ton
Construction and demolition debris is accepted, but customers are encouraged to find local resources for recycling or reusing of these materials. Hermann Brothers / Evergreen Fibre at 404 Eclipse Industrial Parkway in Port Angeles accepts clean wood debris, limbs, clean demolition debris, plywood, pallets and brush from commercial haulers only. Fee is $15.00 per ton with a $15.00 minimum. Call 360-452-3341 for more details.
Permit Required for Demolition Debris
Permits are required for the disposal of building demolition debris, contaminated soil and asbestos.
Waste Disposal Application
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Please contact Solid Waste Division for application assistance at 360-417-4872.
Household Hazardous Waste / Moderate Risk Waste Facility
The Moderate Risk Waste Facility is part of the Regional Transfer Station located at 3501 West 18th Street in Port Angeles. Hours are from 11am - 4pm / Wednesday & Saturday.
Located after the scales, this facility will accept typical household hazardous waste that is processed, stored and later transferred for safe disposal or recycling.
Residents, government and schools, and small offices can take computers and televisions to two locations for free recycling: Goodwill in Port Angeles (360-452-2440), Goodwill in Sequim (360-681-2635)and Ecycle NW in Blynn (360-681-8645). For large quantities be sure to call ahead. For more information on this state-wide program, go to ecyclewa.org
Accepted at No Charge:
• Oil-based paints and stains
• Household cleaners
• Solvents
• Lawn and garden supplies
• Pesticides and poisons
Attendants will remove the items from your car for you. Quick and easy!
Not Accepted: Business waste, latex paints, fluorescent tubes, electronic waste and pharmaceutical waste.
Hazardous Materials Information
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Latex Paints
Latex paints are not hazardous waste and can be solidified and disposed as regular garbage. Use cat litter or a special paint solidifying products available at some hardware stores. Consider giving extra paint away - use the website 2good2toss.com or local newspapers and radio to advertise.
Rechargeable Batteries
Alkaline household batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, etc) are not hazardous and can be disposed of in your regular trash.
For locations recycling rechargeable batteries (commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras and remote control toys) go to: www.call2recycle.org
Reuse Area
Products in good condition, such as stain, fertilizer, oil-based paints, household cleaners or plant food are separated for re-use. Residents can visit the reuse area and take home products (during facility open hours only).
Fluorescent Tubes Fluorescent tubes are recycled Ecycle NW at 272693 Highway 101 in Blynn (1.25 miles east of Seven Cedars Casino) phone 360-681-8645 or at ASM Signs at 1327 E. First Street in Port Angeles. A fee is charged for this service. Their phone number is 360-452-7785.
Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFLs)
CFLs can be recycle at the Home Depot in Sequim at no charge.
Disposing of Syringes
If you use syringes to control diabetes, allergies, or any other medical symptom, your loose syringes should be disposed of properly. Please visit the Clallam County Health Department's website at:
http://www.clallam.net/healthservices/html/syringe.htm for complete information.
Oil, Anti-Freeze, and Metals Recycling Drop-Off Area
Located after the scales and adjacent to the Moderate Risk Waste Facility.
Hours: 9am - 5pm / Monday - Saturday
No charge for motor oil, auto batteries, anti-freeze and metals.
Metal for Recycling and Appliances: $68.85 per ton
• Must be in separate loads to qualify for the lower rate.
• There is an additional environmental fee of $20.00 per refrigerator or freezer.
NOTE: All refrigerators and freezers must be emptied of food. All units will be pre-inspected at the scales.
Recycling Center
Located before the scales,at the Regional Transfer Station, this center accepts certain kinds of household recyclables. Hours: 9am - 5pm / Monday - Saturday
No Charge
Box 1
• Plastic bottles, jars and jugs, rigid plastic tubs dairy tubs and plant pots, tin/steel cans, aluminum cans.
Compost Facilty - Yard Waste Located after the scales, at the Regional Transfer Station, this facility accepts yard waste.
Hours: 9am - 5pm / Monday - Saturday
•Yard Waste $44.95 per ton
• Minimum Charge $5.00 for first 220 lbs
• Yard waste must be in a separate load to qualify for this rate.
• Stumps, sod, rocks, or soil must be disposed as garbage and at regular garbage rates.
Yard waste includes branches (no larger then 4” in diameter) grass clippings, leaves, weeds, and plant clippings.
NOTE: Please no fruit or vegetable debris, stumps, sod, soil, bark, or lumber. These materials need to be disposed of as garbage.
This includes Scotch broom and other noxious weeds.Noxious weeds should be disposed with regular garbage.
For a list of noxious weeds, go tohttp://www.clallam.net/weedcontrol/
"Garden Glory" compost is available for purchase at the Composting Facility in the Regional Transfer Station.
Located after the scales, at the Regional Transfer Station / Hours: 9am to 5pm / Monday through Saturday
Compost can be purchased Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Call the Transfer Station Informational Line at 360-417-4875 and press "5" for more information.
This product is a mixture of yard waste and biosolids composted at the Composting Facility. Yard waste includes grass, leaves, branches, and other yard debris from residences and commercial activities in Clallam County. Biosolids come from the treatment of wastewater at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The City produces approximately 3000 cubic yards of compost each year. These biosolids are treated and strictly monitored in accordance with regulatory requirements. The City of Port Angeles certifies that this product complies with all applicable standards:
Standards for Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge EPA Code of Federal Regulations 40-503 Biosolids Management Washington Administrative Code 173-308 Solid Waste Handling Standards Washington Administrative Code 173-350
This product meets the standards for class "A" pathogen reduction, vector attraction reduction and pollution concentration limits as set in these rules. Compost test results available upon request - call 360-417-4874.
Compost Regular Prices Prices are: $20 per cubic yard with a 1 yard minimum. Prices are discounted for quantity. Compost is available in bags from the DeMolay Boys Club - call 360-460-3605 for availability.
Category
Quantity Cubic Yards
Price Per Cubic Yard
Any Customer
1-3
$20
Any Customer
4 - 49
$17
Any Customer
50 - 99
$16
Any Customer
100 - 299
$15
Any Customer
300 or more
$14
Schools, Non-profit, or Government Agencies
4 or more
$15
How to Purchase Compost
Your truck or trailer must be empty. No garbage or yard waste can be unloaded when picking up compost. Stop at the scale house for a compost card. Compost is loaded by Transfer Station staff directly into your truck or trailer. Bags and other containers are not accepted.
Compost is available for purchase Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. The Facility is closed all legal holidays. Call the Transfer Station Information Line at 360-417-4875 and press 5 for compost information and availability.
Compost is available in bags from the DeMolay Boys Club. Call 360-775-9213 for availability.
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How Much Do You Need? Try the COMPOST CALCULATOR Make sure you have enough compost to finish your project. So how do you know how much? Try this handy-dandy calculator from the US Composting Council. Visit: http://buy-compost.com/
Use this calculator to figure out how much you need. Simply enter the approximate dimensions of the area you need to cover and the depth you want cover it in, and it will calculate the number of cubic yards or cubic meters.
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How to Use Compost
The compost can be used as a soil amendment on lawns and gardens. The Washington Organics Recycling Council (WORC) recommends the following application rates: 1/2 inch for lawns and 1-2 inches for gardens.
For established lawns, plug-aerate the lawn and rake compost down into the grass. For gardens, mix the compost into the top several inches of existing soil.
USER'S GUIDE TO COMPOST
For more detailed information, download the User's Guide to Compost below. This guide features information on how the beauty of your lawn and garden blossoms from the soil.
A User's Guide to Compost
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SEAL OF TESTING ASSURANCE
The City of Port Angeles participates in the Seal of Testing Assurance Program, sponsored by the US Composting Council.
This is an international testing program which certifies that compost products have been tested, on a defined schedule, in accordance with proven, compost-specific analytical procedures. For test results contact recycling@cityofpa.us or call 360-417-4874.
Cash and checks are accepted. Make checks payable to "DM Disposal". Sorry, no credit cards.
From Port Angeles:
Head east on Highway 101 for approximately 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Blue Mountain Road. Proceed about 1 mile to the station. Gate is on the right.
From Sequim:
Head west on Highway 101 for approximately 6.5 miles. Turn left onto blue Mountain Road. Proceed about 1 mile to the station.
Gate is on the right.
Days of Operation: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.
For more information call 360-417-4874.
• Waste disposal is $237.40 per ton or $0.1187 per pound.
• Minimum charge is $5.00 for 42 pounds.
• Large appliances, furniture larger than 4 feet x 4 feet, construction debris, tires, and yard waste are not accepted, but can be taken to the Regional Transfer Station in Port Angeles.
Recycling is at no charge. There are 4 drop boxes for recycling: cardboard, mixed paper, mixed containers, and glass (separated by color). Mixed containers include plastic bottles, jars and jugs, rigid plastic dairy tubs and plant pots, tin/steel cans, aluminum cans. No plastic bags.
Recycling Station Guide
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Motor oil and anti-freeze are also collected. No automotive batteries or metals are collected at this site for recycling.
Credit Application for Transfer Station Customers Subject to approval, the City of Port Angeles will establish an account for individuals or businesses that make frequent trips to the Regional Transfer Station.
Please download the application form below for complete information and instructions.
Credit Application Agreement Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
The Clallam County Solid Waste Advisory Committeedevelops programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal. The committee is made up of citizens, public interest groups, businesses, waste management industry, and local elected officials.
They meet the third Thursday of every other month at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. For more information about SWAC, call Clallam County Public Works at 360-417-2389. Or visit: http://www.clallam.net/boards/swac/index.html
Don't Take It To The Transfer Station! Try the "2 Good 2 Toss" Program!
Technically known as an online materials exchange, 2Good2Toss is a convenient way to exchange small or large quantities of used or surplus building materials and large household items for $99.00 or less.
You can post listings of items and materials you wish to get rid of or browse for those currently available in your area. Each listing contains a description of the materials along with a name and telephone number and any cost or delivery information.
Please visit 2good2toss.com website for complete rules of use and other information.
Questions?
Please contact the System Admininstrator for this project:
Located after the scales, this building accepts regular garbage.
Hours: 9am - 5pm / Monday - Saturday
The City produces approximately 3000 cubic yards of compost each year. These biosolids are treated and strictly monitored in accordance with regulatory requirements. The City of Port Angeles certifies that this product complies with all applicable standards: 
Make sure you have enough compost to finish your project. So how do you know how much? Try this handy-dandy calculator from the US Composting Council. Visit: http://buy-compost.com/ 
USER'S GUIDE TO COMPOST 
A User's Guide to Compost 
This is an international testing program which certifies that compost products have been tested, on a defined schedule, in accordance with proven, compost-specific analytical procedures. For test results contact recycling@cityofpa.us or call 360-417-4874. 
From Port Angeles:
Subject to approval, the City of Port Angeles will establish an account for individuals or businesses that make frequent trips to the Regional Transfer Station. 
