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Composting Facility
Port Townsend Compost Facility
603 County Landfill Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-7908A small county composting site on County Landfill Road that people from Port Townsend bring yard clippings and food scraps to. Neighbors, landscapers and anyone sorting organics from their regular trash use this place when there’s too much for curbside bins.
Drive up the access road toward the entrance booth and slow down - there’s usually a place to stop for check-in and then a short drive into the yard. You’ll see piles or windrows of green and brown material and marked drop-off areas for different organic loads. Many users tip into piles or empty trailers at a few obvious points, then head back to the scale or exit. Lines are common on busy weekends and during spring cleanups, so dress for mud and bring gloves.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort yard waste and food scraps before getting there; Washington facilities commonly want organics separated from recyclables and trash.
- Bring a tarp and gloves - loads can be messy and the ground is often soft near the compost piles.
- If hauling a trailer, secure the load and be prepared to maneuver slowly; backing up to a drop spot makes unloading much easier.
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