We Can Do This, Port Ludlow

Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Repurpose, RECYCLE

A new recycling information flyer for unincorporated Jefferson County is being designed, and Port Ludlow residents should receive this information in the February PUD bill. The items to be recycled should see little change. Methods for recycling, however, will change.

As of April 1, residents will no longer need to bundle and transport residential recycling to the drop boxes. Waste Connections/Olympic Disposal will provide curbside recycling service going forward. Beginning in March, residents desiring curbside recycling should call Waste Connections (360-452-7278) or see the webpage at wasteconnections.com/sequim to arrange for the delivery of a recycling bin. These will be similar to your current garbage rolling bin and will be placed curbside every other week next to your garbage bin.

The advantage here is that recycling materials will not need to be separated any longer. All recycling items, including cardboard, paper, plastic (only plastic bottles and jugs), and metal cans will go in the same container. Containers will be picked up every TWO weeks for a cost of $12.30 monthly. Thus, a fee of $24.60 will appear on your billing statement every two months.

Glass needs to be recycled separately. Drop boxes will be available at both the Port Townsend and Quilcene transfer stations for the regular garbage fee of $20 for up to 220 pounds.

Homeowners are not required to recycle. Continuing with your current garbage service without adding recycling is permissible. However, approximately 30% of most homeowner’s refuse is recyclable and could be repurposed. Trucking Jefferson County garbage 360 miles to southeastern WA is expensive, so every bit you can recycle makes a difference in the bottom line for Jefferson County.