The Solid Waste Utility operates and maintains the City's solid waste collection system and contracts recycling services with Waste Connections, Inc. Waste Connections, Inc. operates the Regional Transfer Station, Moderate Risk Waste Facility, Compost Facility, and the Blue Mountain Transfer Station under contract with the City of Port Angeles.
"Choose to Conserve" is the theme of the solid waste reduction and recycling program for the North Olympic Peninsula.
The mountains in the logo convey our beautiful environment, the arrow represents the circular nature of life and the concepts of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Our goal is to meet and exceed customer expectations.
DRAFT of HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGMENT PLAN RELEASED for
PUBLIC COMMENT
January 27, 2012 -
The Clallam County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) announces the release of the Draft Clallam County Hazardous Waste Management Plan (Draft Plan) for public comment.
The Draft Plan can be found at http://www.clallam.net/boards/SWAC/ . Public comments will be taken for 30 days, from Friday, January 27, 2012 through Monday, February 27, 2012.
Clallam County Environmental Health and the City of Port Angeles worked to rewrite the Clallam County Hazardous Waste Management Plan which was originally adopted in 1991. They worked with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) for guidance and input. The Plan will be an appendix to the Clallam County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (CCCSWMP).
There are two main sections of the Draft Plan; the master and implementation sections. The master section includes the introduction and the background of the plan, analysis of the current conditions, the legal authority of the plan, the program philosophy, and process for updating the plan. It was very important to have the current services and conditions in Clallam County.
The implementation section includes the mission statement and guiding principles, and the six required program elements. The required elements are:
Household Collection
Household and Public Education
Small Business Technical Assistance
Small Business Collection Assistance
Enforcement
Used Oil Education and Collection
Comments will be accepted via email to jgarcelon@co.clallam.wa.us or send written comments to Jennifer Garcelon, 223 East 4th Street, Suite 14, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
For further information, please contact Jennifer Garcelon at jgarcelon@co.clallam.wa.us or 360.417.2347.
“GARDEN GLORY COMPOST” RECOGNIZED IN BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT AWARD October 14, 2009 - The City of Port Angeles Solid Waste Division has been recognized as a runner-up in the 2009 Excellence in Biosolids Management Award for their promotion of “Garden Glory Compost”. The awards were announced recently at the Northwest Biosolids Management Association annual conference.
This award recognizes significant contributions in the development and implementation of cost-effective and environmentally beneficial biosolids management programs and practices. A wide range of activities are considered including operating projects (all sizes); technology development activities; research projects and public involvement and marketing programs.
The City's Solid Waste Division began selling “Class A” co-compost in 2007 and sales have increased five-fold since its introduction. “Garden Glory Compost” is 25% biosolids and 75% yard waste and screened to 0.5 inch. The Regional Transfer Station annually produces 3000 to 4000 cubic yards. Finished compost is sold at $20 per cubic yard with discounts to bulk buyers.
For more information about the City of Port Angeles Solid Waste Division or “Garden Glory Compost”, contact Helen Freilich, Waste Reduction Specialist at 360-417-4874 or hfreilich@cityofpa.us.
NATURAL YARD CARE GUIDE Our yards are our outdoor homes: fun, beautiful, great places for relaxing. But in taking care of them, we often use water inefficiently, produce a lot of yard waste, and overuse chemicals that are bad for the environment and our family's health.
The good news is, by making simple changes in how we care for our yards we can:
Save money on water, waste disposal, and chemicals Save time - working with nature is easier in the long run Protect our family's health by reducing contact with chemicals And - protect the environment.
Find out more with the Lawn Care Guide available below.
NATURAL YARD CARE GUIDE
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COMPOST FOR SALE at REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION Compost is now 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
PLEASE CALL 360-417-4874 TO FIND OUT IF COMPOST IS AVAILABLE BEFORE COMING TO THE FACILITY.
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 expects to 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....
MODERATE RISK WASTE FACILTY The Moderate Risk Waste Facility is part of the Regional Transfer Station (old landfill site) located at 3501 West 18th Street in Port Angeles.
Located after the scales, this new facility accepts typical household hazardous waste at no charge for both city and county residents......
Another Recycling & Garbage Guide is in Your Phone Book Another source for information about recycling and garbage services can be found beginning on page 17 of your local Dex Telephone Directory.
Look for the brown tabbed pages for several pages of information that also include alternatives to help reduce waste.
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/swac/index.html
The Citizen Waste Reduction Group is a subcommittee of SWAC formed in 2006. This group of volunteers is dedicated to the reduction of material in the waste stream through research, educational outreach, and hands-on volunteer support. For more information, call City of Port Angeles Recycling at 360-417-4874.
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Clallam County Environmental Health and the City of Port Angeles worked to rewrite the Clallam County Hazardous Waste Management Plan which was originally adopted in 1991. They worked with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) for guidance and input. The Plan will be an appendix to the Clallam County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (CCCSWMP). 
Another source for information about recycling and garbage services can be found beginning on page 17 of your local Dex Telephone Directory.
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