Solid Waste

The Solid Waste Division

Operates and maintains the Transfer Station and recycle bin located at the summit of KM Mountain.  

Open Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rate Schedule

Solid Waste also maintains the recycle bins located at Wahkiakum High School, Puget Island Fire Hall and Skamokawa Fire Hall


Solid Waste Restrictions

Barrels must have 1 end cut off.  Refrigerators, freezers, and stoves must have doors removed.  Paint cans and chemical containers must be empty and all lids off.

Restricted Items

  • Asbestos
  • Batteries
  • Brush
  • Car Bodies
  • Dead Animals
  • Gas Tanks
  • Propane Tanks
  • Tires  (Cowlitz County accepts for an additional fee)

Recycle Bins Accept

  • Aluminum Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Catalogs
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers