Solid Waste and Recycling
TRANSFER STATION SOLID WASTE FEES INCREASE
Published on July 02, 2024
The Board of Commissioners has approved a 3.6% increase in solid waste fees at the Columbia County Transfer Station, effective July 1, 2024.As mandated by Board Order 6-2010, disposal rates at the Columbia County Transfer Station are adjusted annually based on the previous year's Consumer Price Ind…
New Asbestos and Lead Testing Drop Box at St. Helens Transfer Station
Published on June 26, 2024
The Columbia County Solid Waste Department is excited to announce the addition of a new drop box at the St. Helens Transfer Station for asbestos and lead testing services. This new drop box offers county residents a convenient and affordable way to access comprehensive testing services.Key Features…
Columbia County Announces 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Published on January 09, 2024
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.Each year, the Solid Waste Division of the Public Wor…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Rainier May 20
Published on May 03, 2023
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.The City of Rainier will host a county-sponsored Hous…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Vernonia Apr. 22
Published on April 04, 2023
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.The City of Vernonia will host a county-sponsored Hou…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at Columbia County Transfer Station Feb. 25
Published on February 17, 2023
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.The first Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event …
Columbia County Announces 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Published on January 23, 2023
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.Each year, the Solid Waste Division of the Public Wor…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at Columbia County Transfer Station in St. Helens, on October 22, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Published on October 04, 2022
Transport all household hazardous waste in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback, not the passenger compartment. Since extra safety measures will be in place, unloading may take a few additional minutes. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.Columbia County, OR (October 4, 2022) – Colu…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Clatskanie on Saturday, October 1st, 8 A.M. - Noon
Published on September 08, 2022
Transport all household hazardous waste in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback, not the passenger compartment. Since extra safety measures will be in place, unloading may take a few additional minutes. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.The city of Clatskanie will host a county-sp…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at Columbia County Transfer Station in St. Helens, on August 27, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Published on August 08, 2022
Transport all household hazardous waste in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback, not the passenger compartment. Since extra safety measures will be in place, unloading may take a few additional minutes. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.Columbia County is hosting a county-sponsore…