Programs and Resources

The solid waste division provides a variety of free programs and resources for residents, businesses and schools to participate in proper waste management. The division's highest priority is waste reduction, minimizes the need to consume more items by reusing, repairing, donating and recycling items. The last resort is the landfill, when materials end up in the landfill, they are compacted by machinery, creating lots of greenhouse gases contributing to harmful effects on our planet, wildlife and human health.

                                                      Waste Reduction Hierarchy                                    

Free residential programs

To learn more about these programs, click on the links below the images.

Cellphones and Batteries	Electronics	Hazardous Waste	Mattresses
Medical Sharps	Medications	Paint	Volunteer Cleanup Program

School programs

The solid waste team tables at and presents to K-12 schools on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and hazardous waste management. Topics and activities are geared toward each grade level. Some grade levels may be able to tour our Columbia County Transfer Station and learn about solid waste careers! Reach out for more information!