Curbside recycling service is available to all residents of Clark County. In some cities and urban growth areas, curbside recycling is mandatory. Recycling is picked up on the same day as garbage (self-haul garbage customers are given a recycling schedule). |
How does the recycling work? Watch a video to learn how they are sorted and processed into new materials. |
| Recycling Study Information |
Clark County is conducting a curbside recycling outreach project and study in selected areas of Clark County and Vancouver. The study will be conducted during the month of August. The purpose of the project is to educate residents about our recycling system, and about materials that can cause problems in sorting and recovering your recyclables. The study will also provide valuable information to help assess and improve our new cart-based recycling system. |
Residents are assigned a pick-up day when they sign up for garbage service. Clark County residents have blue recycling carts for most recyclable materials and a separate bin for glass.
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For printable instructions, download the Recycling Refresher.
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Clean metal cans and |
NO Food or liquid,
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NO Food soiled paper, napkins, paper towels,
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 In the GLASS ONLY bin Glass bottles and Jars |
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Motor oil and antifreeze - must be in a clear one-gallon container with a screw-on top. |
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More Frequently Asked Questions answered here.
How do I know who my recycling service provider is?
In all areas of Clark County except the greater Woodland area, contact Waste Connections, Inc. (360) 892-5370 or email customerhelp@wasteconnections.com.
If you live within the Woodland area, you may contact Waste Control at (360) 225-7808.
Can I self-haul my own recycling?
Yes. All transfer stations will accept your self-hauled recyclables. West Van Materials Recovery Center offers a buy back program for some recyclable commodities. Please call (360) 737-1727 for specific information on the types of commodities accepted, minimum quantities to qualify, material preparation requirements and current buy back rates.
What am I allowed to self-haul?
Items accepted are:
- Newspapers and magazines
- Mixed waste paper
- Empty aerosol cans/tin cans
- Aluminum cans
- Scrap metal
- Glass (sort by color)
- Milk jugs
- Plastic bottles
- Corrugated cardboard
- Antifreeze
- Motor oil
- Vegetable oil
- Auto Batteries
- Household batteries
Items accepted for a fee:
- Yard debris*
- Clean wood
- Sheet rock
- Appliances
*Washougal Transfer Station accepts yard debris as garbage.
