Solid Waste and Recycling
Columbia County Hosts Free Mattress Recycling Event on June 13
Published on June 05, 2026
Columbia County residents can recycle unwanted mattresses and box springs free of charge during a mattress recycling event on Saturday, June 13, at the Columbia County Transfer Station."Mattresses can take up a lot of space in the landfill, but many of the materials inside them can be recycled," sa…
Columbia County Launches Battery Recycling Drop-off Program
Published on May 15, 2026
Columbia County residents can now recycle most household batteries for free through a new year-round drop-off program at the Columbia County Transfer Station.The new program gives residents a safer and easier way to dispose of household batteries while helping reduce fire risks at waste facilities …
Free Mattress Recycling Events Scheduled in Columbia County for 2026
Published on March 04, 2026
Columbia County Offers Residents Free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling OpportunitiesColumbia County’s Solid Waste Division is hosting four free mattress recycling events in 2026 to help residents safely dispose of mattresses and box springs.“Mattresses are bulky items that take up a lot of space i…
Columbia County Sets 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Published on February 10, 2026
Columbia County’s Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department has announced its 2026 schedule of free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events, continuing an annual program that provides residents with a safe way to dispose of hazardous materials that do not belong in regular trash…
Transfer Station Solid Waste Fees Increased Effective July 1
Published on July 18, 2025
Solid waste disposal fees at the Columbia County Transfer Station increased by 2.2% effective July 1, 2025, following an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment approved by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners.As required under Board Order 6-2010, disposal rates at the Transfer Station a…
Columbia County Announces 2025 Household Waste Collection Schedule
Published on January 15, 2025
Columbia County’s Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department is offering residents a valuable opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials, such as old paint, motor oil, pesticides, and other toxic substances that cannot be included in regular trash or recycling. These no-cost Hous…
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…