Green Neighbors Program

The Clark County Green Neighbors Program is coordinated by Clark County Public Health’s Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach to assist citizens with developing more sustainable lifestyles and building a strong environmental community in Clark County. Solid waste regional planning and programs are a cooperative effort of Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt.

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Green Blog

News about our community as it relates to the environment
Nov
21

When It's Time to Un-deck the Halls: Tree Recycling Options

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Reduce the amount of waste you send to the landfill—recycle your natural tree to be chipped into mulch! Use this Clark County tree recycling guide to properly dispose of your tree after the holidays. Remove all decorations Choose a recycling method Yard Debris or Organics Cart Cut tree into sections of up to 5 feet and put it in...

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Dec
08

Resilient Recycler: How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

christmas-tree-in-snow Tips for recycling your Christmas tree

After the holiday festivities end, Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle their Christmas trees, rather than sending them to the landfill. Before trees are recycled, all lights, tinsel, wire, ornaments and stands must be removed. Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be placed in the garbage.  Waste Connecti...

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