Island County Agricultural Plastics Recycling

Most Island County recycling is taken to Skagit River Steel for processing.  Some collection is available for large quantities of plastic; costs vary.

Drop-Off Recycling Sites

Del’s Farm Supply Inc. - Mount Vernon location
Materials accepted: Plastic twine only

Skagit Farmers Supply - Conway location
Materials accepted: Large quantities of properly prepared, triple-rinsed pesticide containers, only.

Skagit River Steel and Recycling
Materials accepted: All film and many rigid plastics

Wilbur - Ellis - Mount Vernon location
Materials accepted: Properly prepared, triple-rinsed pesticide containers, only.

Collection Providers

Agricycle Plastics Solution
Materials accepted: Large quantities of all film and rigid plastics

Tri-County Recycling
Materials accepted: Quantities of film

Special Events 

Island County Beach Watchers and “Waste Wise” volunteers host nursery pot collection events every few months at the Camano Island and Coupeville transfer stations.  In October 2007, approximately 2,500 pounds of nursery containers and trays were recycled:  Many others were taken for reuse.  Dates have not yet been set for 2008 collection events.

Partners

Northwest Clean Air Agency
Island County Solid Waste
WSU Extension Island County
Whidbey Island Conservation District

Camano and Coupeville Collection Events:

Coupeville volunteers stored collected pots in “Super Sacks” for pick-up by Agricycle.  Photo courtesy of Island County “WasteWise.” (below)

Numbered bags help Camano Island volunteers keep different plastic resins separate - for more efficient recycling.  Photo by RE Sources. (below)