The Exchange / Orcas Recycling Services

The Exchange / Orcas Recycling Services in Eastsound is a local recycling center for island residents and small businesses looking to keep stuff out of the landfill. It's the kind of place people bring mixed recyclables, bulky items and seasonal yard debris when cleaning out the garage or tackling a garden project.

Drive up to 3398 Orcas Rd and look for an entrance booth and a scale where vehicles stop so loads can be weighed before leaving. There are separate containers and drop-off points for common recyclables like cardboard, paper, glass, cans, plastics, metals, electronics and yard waste, and signage that points to each area. Loads are typically sorted by users before leaving material at the appropriate bin or pile, and weekends-especially spring and summer-can get busy with lines. The site feels industrial rather than neat and tidy, with piles, bins, and heavy equipment visible from the drive lanes.