Whatcom County Agricultural Plastics Recycling
Whatcom County has programs for recycling all types of agricultural plastics, many of which are processed by Agri-Plas Inc. in Oregon or Silverdale Recycling Ltd. in British Columbia. PVC Pipe is processed by local company Specified Fittings for re-manufacture into plumbing fixtures. Some materials are sent overseas.
Last year, Whatcom County recycled more than 43 tons of agricultural plastic.
Drop-Off Recycling Sites
Del’s Farm Supply Inc - Meridian Street location
Materials accepted: Plastic twine only
Elenbaas Co. - Lynden location
Materials accepted: Triple-rinsed pesticide containers, only.
Munchkin Recycling
Materials accepted: Some types of film
Northwest Recycling
Materials accepted: Film, all plastic bottles (with necks). NO pesticide containers. Provide samples of other materials for estimate.
Recycling and Disposal Services (RDS)
Materials accepted: Film, plastic bottles #1 and #2, PVC. NO pesticide containers. Provide samples of other materials for estimate.
Specified Fittings
Materials accepted: 5,000 pounds or more of clean PVC only; take smaller amounts to RDS
Collection Providers
Agricycle Plastic Solutions
Materials accepted: Large quantities of all film and rigid plastics
Nooksack Valley Disposal
Materials accepted: Quantities of film
Sanitary Service Company
Materials accepted: Film and rigid plastics, including plastic bottles and jugs, industrial scrap, supersacks, and buckets/drums. NO pesticide containers.
Special Events
Triple-Rinsed Pesticide Container Collection – usually in early June (schedule at NW Ag Plastics)
Nursery Pot Collection – usually in early May (coincides with Master Gardener’s Plant Sale)
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