Recycling Centers in Yakima, Washington

DTG Recycle

Rocky Top Environmental in Yakima, WA, formerly known as Anderson Rock Demolition Pits, is a full-service recycling and disposal site serving the Yakima Valley and broader Pacific Northwest. Their operations include a free public recycling drop-off site for local residents, material recovery and diversion services to reduce landfill waste, container rentals for construction and demolition debris, and a limited-purpose landfill compliant with Washington Administrative Code 173-350. They accept materials such as wood, metal, cardboard, concrete, and asphalt, while prohibiting items like household waste, tires, hazardous materials, and asbestos. The facility features a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to sort and process recyclables, and a composite liner system in the landfill to prevent contamination. Additionally, they support the Yakima community by creating local jobs and partnering with businesses and nonprofits in the area.

Central Washington Recycling

Michelsen Packaging Company is a recycling center located at 202 North Second Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902-2625. They specialize in manufacturing interior packaging using recyclable materials and emphasize time-proven packaging principles. Visitors are encouraged to explore their website to learn about the recycling cycle and the company's commitment to corporate and social responsibility. Jestin Sallas is the Sales Manager, and the center can be contacted via phone or fax for inquiries.

Wesley United Methodist Church Recycling Center

Wesley United Methodist Church in Yakima County operates the largest private recycling center in the area, open from Monday to Saturday, with potential early closures on Saturdays if the cardboard bins are full. The center recycles cardboard, paperboard, paper, aluminum cans, and tin cans, emphasizing the removal of paper labels from aluminum pet food cans and craft beverage cans before recycling. They do not accept plastic, glass, Styrofoam, batteries, bulbs, E-waste, or organic matter. Volunteers dedicate over 50 hours weekly to maintain the program, resulting in over 800 thousand pounds recycled annually. Additionally, the church's Green Team, active for over 15 years, meets monthly to plan environmental initiatives, and the church has been on a Solar Journey since 2010, culminating in a 56-panel solar system dedicated on Earth Day in 2016, supported by a Pacific Power Blue Sky Grant.

Yakima County Solid Waste Division

Terrace Heights Landfill

The Solid Waste Division in Yakima County aims to offer an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and efficient waste management system to all residents. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) holds monthly meetings during the update to the Solid Waste Management Plan, with the schedule determined by the SWAC chairperson. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings. Yakima County landfills are closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. Visitors can access online permits and forms through the Citizen's Access Portal on the County Homepage.