The City of Port Angeles is pleased to announce the return of glass recycling services at both the Port Angeles Regional Transfer Station and Blue Mountain Transfer Station. Glass will be accepted for recycling at these facilities beginning Saturday, June 28.
In October 2024, glass recycling in Port Angeles was temporarily paused due to unexpected changes in the recycled glass market, which caused the City’s previous glass processor to stop accepting material.
During the pause, the City worked to identify long-term solutions to support the continuation of glass recycling services. At this time, we are pleased to share that a new partnership has been established with glass processor Sibelco in Seattle, Washington.
The process for glass recycling will remain largely the same. The City will continue to utilize separate glass recycling bins to prevent the co-mingling of glass with other recyclable materials. This reduces contamination and allows for more efficient processing, thus keeping costs low.
Glass will be sent to Sibelco, where it will be crushed and prepared for recycling. The cullet, or processed glass, will then be transferred by rail to a recycling facility in Portland, Oregon.
Residents are encouraged to drop off their household glass for recycling at either the Port Angeles Regional Transfer Station or the Blue Mountain Transfer Station. The glass must be empty, clean and dry.
The Port Angeles Regional Transfer Station, located at 3501 West 18th Street, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Blue Mountain Transfer Station, located at 1024 Blue Mountain Road, is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, also from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We thank our customers for their patience and look forward to providing a reliable glass recycling option once again. For more information about City of Port Angeles Solid Waste operations, please visit cityofpa.us/solidwaste or contact the Public Works & Utilities Department at (360) 417-4800.