City of Port Angeles Solid Waste Division
Our goal is to meet and exceed customer expectations!

Here are some great ways to recycle!

Residential Collection Service Forms
To sign up for new residential service, or to change your service level, please use the form. The form must be either returned by US mail, faxed, or dropped off at City Hall. Forms are not accepted via email as they must include your original signature.

Sorry, but we can not accept requests for new service, or changes to your existing service, over the phone.

If you receive weekly collection and aren't filling the container, consider every-other-week collection. If you receive every-other-week collection and are overloading your container, you may need to go back to weekly collection.

Request Service Form
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Additionally, if you have questions, or need assistance, please contact:

BACKYARD COMPOSTING
Residents are encourage to compost grass, leaves, and plant clippings in their backyard.

Food scraps (fruit and vegetables only) can also be composted. Composting reduces the amount of garbage and yard waste that needs to be collected. Finished compost can be used as a soil amendment around your flowers and shrubs.

For a free booklet "Home Composting Made Easy" contact recycling@cityofpa.us.

Public workshops are presented throughout the year by "Master Composters", trained volunteers with a passion for composting. Watch for announcements in newspapers and on this web page.

The Master Composter Training is offered in late October and volunteers contribute at least 18 hours of public service a year.

The program is sponsored by the Washington Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant program through the City of Port Angeles Solid Waste Division. For more information about Master Composters contact recycling@cityofpa.us.

WHAT TO DO WITH UNWANTED MEDICINES
Proper and safe disposal of unwanted medicines or medications prevents theft and other misuse - as well as protecting our local waters and aquatic life. The brochure below explains how and where to return unwanted medications.

CLALLAM COUNTY MEDICINE RETURN PROGRAM
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For more information contact either Frick's Drugs at 360-683-9536 or Jim's Pharmacy at 360-452-2400.
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RECYCLOPEDIA
A directory of reduce, reuse and recycle opportunities in Clallam County.

The directory is updated yearly. Please submit revisions to: recycling@cityofpa.us

Recyclopedia
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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:

Helen Freilich
360-417-4874
Email: recycling@cityofpa.us

$100 REBATE FOR OLD REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS
Retire that old refrigerator or freezer energy hog and receive a $100 rebate.

Take your old, still operating, 10 cubic feet or larger refrigerator or freezer to the Regional Transfer Station. Units must be clean inside – no leftovers allowed. Be sure to get a receipt as proof of recycling. Fill out the rebate application and turn in with your receipt to City Hall.

The charge to recycle this type of appliance is $30 so this will net you $70 back in your pocket after the rebate! What a Deal!

Rebate available only for City of Port Angeles Electric Utility Customers, and limit 1 rebate per household. Rebate application available at City Hall or on the Conservation & Rebate Center webpage..........

There's Even More! Complete information about other available rebates and conservation is just a click away......

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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Collection Map
It's easy to see what day of the week is your collection day.

Please click the map to the right to view in a larger image size.

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For more information or questions about the collection schedule:

Jason Paynter - Solid Waste Collection Supervisor / 360-417-4876
Helen Freilich - Waste Reduction Specialist / 360-417-4874

Collection Calendar
Recycling and yard waste are collected on alternating weeks. Every-other-week garbage is collected on the same week as recycling. All carts must be out for collection by 7a.m.

Yard waste is collected once a month during December, January and February.

Holiday Schedule:
Collections will be done on the regular scheduled day on all holidays except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Collections will be done one day later for that week only.

Collection Calendar
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RETHINK - REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE
Residential Recycling Collections
Residential recycling collection is offered to all City single-family dwellings up to four-plexes. Service is provided by Waste Connections, Inc., under contract with the City of Port Angeles. There is no additional charge to recycle. Collections are every-other-week. Fill out the Request Service Form to signup.

Recyclables are collected in a 96-gallon covered, wheeled, waterproof cart that conveniently holds all recyclables, except glass. Broken glass leaves shards that contaminate other recyclables, damages processing equipment and poses a danger to sorting crews.

MATERIALS ACCEPTED: Aluminum cans, tin / steel cans, phone books, plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, pots / catalogs, newspaper, corrugated cardboard, junk mail, magazines, paper bags, chipboard (cereal boxes).

MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED: General household waste, glass, ceramic dishes, plastic bags, aerosol spray cans, metal/plastic hangers, Styrofoam, plastic toys, aluminum foil, paper drink cartons, plastic cups, juice boxes, hazardous materials containers (motor oil, anti-freeze).

You can still recycle glass bottles and jars (brown, green, clear) at the Regional Transfer Station's Recycling Center, Albertson's, Swain's, the Port Angeles Plaza and the Blue Mountain Transfer Station.

Recycling Guide / What Goes in the Cart
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Recycling and Yard Waste Containers
Below are photos garbage, recycling and yard waste containers. New Recycling Carts and Yard Waste Carts will be delivered to customers that sign up for these services.

Deodorizing Tip:
Just a small amount of vanilla extract in your container will eliminate most odors.

Garbage Container	Recycling Cart	Yard Waste Cart

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.

Box 2
• Newspaper, office paper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, phone books.

Box 3
• Glass bottles and jars (separated by colors).

Boxes 4 & 5
• Cardboard

Recycling Station Guide
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Yard Waste Collections
Yard waste collection is available to all city residents for an additional charge of $7.40 per month. Collection is every other week and on the same day of the week as your garbage collection. You must use a container specifically for yard waste. Yard waste is collected once a month during December, January and February.

Yard waste includes branches, lawn clippings, small trimmings, leaves, weeds and brush.
NOT ACCEPTED: General household waste, rock, concrete, plastic bags, sod, or dirt.

Yard waste is chipped and mixed with bio-solids from the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the composting operation at the Regional Transfer Station. You can also self-haul to the Compost Facility at the Regional Transfer Station.

Want to Compost In Your Own Backyard?
Compost is a great soil amendment and is very easy to make from kitchen scraps, garden trimmings, grass and leaves. Call 360-417-4874 for a free booklet.

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 to http://www.clallam.net/weedcontrol/

Commercial Garbage & Recycling
The City services 750 commercial customers each week. Collection is done Monday through Saturday. Garbage is collected on all legal holidays except New Year's Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During these holiday weeks, garbage is collected one day later than usual after the holiday.

Businesses (including apartment buildings) can set up service by calling the Solid Waste Division at 360-417-4876. Commercial rates are set by the size of the container (90 or 300 gallon) and the number of pick ups per week.

The City of Port Angeles contracts with Waste Connections, Inc. for cardboard pick up from City commercial garbage customers, including apartment buildings. There is no additional charge.

Waste Connections also collects paper, plastic, tin and aluminum. A collection fee is charged. Businesses must contact Waste Connections directly at 360-452-7278 for this service.

Another Recycling & Garbage Guide is in Your Phone Book
Another source for information about recycling and garbage services can be found in the front section 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.

Pay Utilities Online - for City Residents
Pay or check your Utility Usage Online!
This new feature allows you to view billing history, payment activity, and service and consumption summaries as well as pay your bill. Save a monthly trip to city hall or the cost of postage. It's quick, easy and secure....give it a try!

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Our goal is to meet and exceed customer expectations.

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