Waste Disposal
Explore waste disposal with Waste Control. Everything you need to know about disposing with us.
Waste Disposal Guidelines for Cowlitz County
Animal Carcasses:
- Accepted from any county; advance scheduling recommended.
- For extra-large animals, complete a special waste application and bring chain for removal.
- Waste Control staff cannot remove objects from customer vehicles due to liability.
Asbestos Disposal:
- By appointment only for Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County residents.
- Contact Waste Control at (360) 425-4302 for appointments and fee information.
- Demolition requires a Notice of Demolition and asbestos inspection report.
Demolition Waste:
- Contact Waste Control at (360) 425-4302 for current pricing.
- Treated wood requires a special waste permit.
Self-Haul Waste:
- Transfer Station at 1150 3rd Avenue in Longview accepts waste from any county.
What Can I Dispose of?
Acceptable Waste
- All putrescible and non-putrescible waste accepted.
- Call Waste Control at (360) 425-4302 for questions about acceptable waste.
Unacceptable Waste
- Does not accept federally or state-defined Hazardous or Dangerous Waste.
- Exceptions for household hazardous waste and conditionally exempt small quantity generators.
Tire Disposal
Residential tires accepted, not commercial; any county.
Pricing:
- More than 10 tires (all sizes, on or off the rim): $119.76/ton.
- Passenger/truck tires (1-10): $1.25 each + disposal fee ($51.02/ton).
- Passenger/truck tires on rim(1-10): $4.25 each + disposal fee ($51.02/ton).
Take the Lead in Safely Disposing of Batteries
Handle batteries with care to prevent fires. Never toss them in curbside bins; it's a matter of safety.
Varied Waste Solutions: Residential Hazardous Waste & Commercial Collection Services
Household Hazardous Waste (Residential Only)
- Highlights the environmental threat posed by improperly disposed household hazardous waste.
- Collaborates with Cowlitz County to provide a free collection service for residential customers in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties.
- Properly packages collected waste in their facility and transports it to licensed disposal facilities.
Small Quantity Generator Collection (Commercial Only)
- Targets small quantity generators, individuals, or businesses generating small amounts of hazardous waste (up to 220 pounds per month, with no on-site accumulation exceeding 2,200 pounds).
- Operates under exemptions from most state regulations but not all.
- Waste Control accepts dangerous waste from small quantity generators by appointment only, with a fee-based service dependent on the volume and type of waste.
- Provides important information for small quantity generators, including disposal requirements, fee schedules, and mandatory registration and inventory forms.
- We currently do not accept lamps for recycling through our Small Quantity Generator Collection Program, so we advise business customers to contact EcoLights for recycling options for fluorescent lamps, ballasts, and mercury-bearing devices. EcoLights can be reached at (888) 214-2327 or (206) 343-1247