Disposal Options

1.  Backyard Composting

Leaves and grass are the easiest, food waste involves a container upgrade, weeds require minimum heats and thorough processing, and composting limbs and branches may require renting a chipper. 

See Island County Waste Wise Program for how-to brochures, demonstration sites and more

2.  Yard Waste Collection Service

City of Oak Harbor

Camano Island – Roadside Service offered by Waste Management
800-592-9995

3.  Haul to a compost company

Camano Island:
Lenz Enterprises

Whidbey Island:
Mailliard’s Landing Nursery
The City of Langley

4.  Haul to a County Transfer Station

Coupeville Solid Waste Complex, 678-3328 information line
20018 SR 20, Coupeville
Daily 9:30 to 5:00
Site information

Camano Transfer Station & Recycle Park, 387-9696
75 E Camano Hill Road, Camano Island
Daily 9:30 to 5:00
Site information

Non-Toxic Yard Care

Help reduce the synthetic chemical burden of Island County’s land, groundwater and the Puget Sound by practicing safer alternatives. 

The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides information on how to create a healthy garden with minimal or no use of synthetic chemicals.

The Washington Toxics Coalition is a great regional resource to learn about toxic products around the home and garden, and safer alternatives.

Native Plant Gardening

Benefits of landscaping with native plants reduces watering needs, susceptibility to pests, and provide a yard that easier to care for.  Native plants also provide food and habitat for native fauna.   Visit the Washington Native Plant Society for more information.

Burn Ban

Burning of yard debris generates particulate air pollution and is the least desired option for disposing of yard debris.  The following provides more information.

Fire Warden, fires over 4 feet in diameter (voicemail) 1-360-391-0392

For fires less than 4 feet in diameter 1-800-622-4627

Island County Burn Ban Information Line: 360-679-7343

Northwest Clean Air Agency