Got Leaves?

Here's a coupon for free disposal of leaves! Please don't rake or blow leaves into the streets, it stresses the drainage systems, clogs drains and floods our streets. 

Residents in Clark County and the City of Vancouver may dispose of Leaves only, Oct 1-Dec 31, 2015 free of charge at the designated locations.  Get your coupon here.

Weeds: Identify & Report Noxious Weeds...there's an app for that!

"Non-native invasive species can greatly alter our natural areas, impact wildlife, destroy crops, and even threaten our health and the health of pets and livestock.

Early detection is key to stopping the spread of noxious and invasive species. By reporting sightings of invasive plants we can better assess the extent of infestations and remove them before they spread and become a bigger problem."

See the flyer for more information.  Free app download directly here.

Recycling Done Right

Heads Up:  You may see people out and about looking at curb-side recycling as a part of a single-family recycling cart education project.  Teams of two people will be looking at your recycling bin, they will have County ID and driving a clearly marked Clark County vehicle.  Here's more info about this effort.  This project started yesterday and will continue for about four weeks.

Recycling Day Events 2015

Here's a list of this year's recycling day events and locations, including materials being accepted. 

Get more information with the RecycleRight app.  Download it and/or learn more at www.RecyclingA-Z.com 

Another great recycling resource is Clark County Green Neighbors website or visit their Facebook page.

Cleaning Up, Clearing Out

Christmas Tree still up?  As many are cleaning up from the holidays or will be, here's more information for disposing of your tree.  If you'd prefer to recycle your tree into your own yard, try adding it in your compost pile or starting a new one.  Resources like "how to compost" by Columbia Springs can help you get started or maybe you'll learn something new for your existing pile.

Speaking of recycling, are you making a resolution to recycle more in the new year or just to make the most of the yucky weather by getting an early jump on the spring cleaning?  There is a free collection event on Saturday, January 4th.  Get rid of block foam or electronics, click here for more about the event. 

Looking to get rid of something else?  Try the Recycling A-Z page. "The Clark County Green Neighbors program is a new and exciting way for you to learn about green events in your area and discover how you can live a more sustainable life." -Clark County Environmental Services

Yard Waste

Rates for yard waste collection services are changing soon. Your bill is going down. Say what?! As of August 1st, your bill for yard waste collection with Waste Connections in the unincorporated area of Clark County, Battle Ground,  La Center and Yacolt will be reduced about sixteen percent. Don Benton, Environmental Services Director says "county residents will continue to get great service at a lower cost,”.  For more information about this change, see the press release here.