FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flood debris amnesty offered for Kitsap Residents

(Port Orchard) — Kitsap County Public Works Solid Waste Division is offering free disposal of flood debris to Kitsap County residents for a limited time.

Customers must tell the attendant that the waste is flood debris and should be prepared to unload their own debris.

Not accepted at Olympic View Transfer Station: Household hazardous waste (paints, garden chemicals, household cleaners, etc.) should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility for free disposal Thursday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Waste should be kept in the original container and separated from other debris. If containers are flood-damaged and material is water-logged, residents should place each container into a separate plastic bag, then place it into a sturdy, leak-proof container for transport.

Business hazardous waste is not accepted at the HHW Collection Facility without an appointment. Businesses should call The Open Line at 360-337-5777 to make an appointment.

Residents are reminded to secure their load with netting, straps, rope, chain, or bungee cord and/or tarp to prevent items from falling or blowing out. 

Free disposal will not be permitted at any of the other County’s recycling and garbage facilities.

This program is available to Kitsap County residents only; proof of residency is required. Mason County residents impacted by the flood should contact 360-427-5271 to obtain vouchers for disposal at the Shelton Transfer Station. 

For further information, contact The Open Line at 360-337-5777.

Kitsap County Public Works
The Open Line
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
openline@co.kitsap.wa.us