Outdoor Burning
By State law, all outdoor burning has been banned within the city limits
of Bellingham as of January 1, 2001
For more information, contact the
Fire Department.
Outdoor burning and wood stove use are regulated by the
Northwest Clean Air
Agency. If you have any questions concerning a wood stove burn ban due
to weather conditions, call Northwest Clean Air Agency at 1-800-622-4627.
Alternative to Outdoor Burning
Composting
Composting is the natural process of turning organic material, like
leaves, weeds and food scraps, into a rich soil conditioner. Compost
is food for the earth, it keeps plants and soil healthy and it's easy to do.
Chipping
- Chippers are more affordable if neighbors or friends get together to
share the cost and use.
- Brush, pruning, land-clearing debris, and wood waste from
construction or demolition sites can all be turned into usable wood
chips.
- Wood chips make excellent mulch, and can also be a substitute for
decorative bark, which protects the soil and helps keep weeds at bay.
Chips can also be used to line garden paths and trails, provide a soft
landing under playground equipment, or as bedding for animals.
Recycling / Reuse
Much of the waste generated at home, work, or construction and demolition
sites can be minimized through better planning, reuse, or recycling.
Recycling and reuse opportunities are available in our area for wood,
building scraps, pallets, paper, cardboard, and some types of plastic.
Branches
- Community Compost Site (Free) - 676-6850 / 380-4640
- Recomp - 384-1057
- NVD Call for size limits - 354-3400
- NW Chipping & Grinding (or rent a chipper) - 676-9569
Building and Demolition Waste
- County Construction Recyclers (AKA "Muenscher Landfill) - 398-8204
Cardboard Pickup
- Tammy Pike/Cascade Vocational Services - 647-9087
- Munchkin Recycling - 671-3224 / 733-5663
- Commercial Curbside Pick-Up -
SSC - 734-3490 / 398-2025
Composting and Yard Waste
- Master Composters
- 676-6736
- Clean Green Transfer Station - 676-6850
- Recomp - 676-0120 / 384-1057
- NVD (Drop-off or pick-up) - 354-3400
Egg Cartons, Polystyrene
- Associated Grocer Stores Bellingham: Clark's Market, Fred Meyers
Fuel
- DOT Programs: Takes old gasoline, motor oil, other Hazardous
materials - 676-6850
- Petro Clean : Pump, clean, recycle fuel/oil from
marine equipment, machinery, heat oil tanks, etc. - 734-1600
Household Hazardous Waste
- Paint, antifreeze, pesticides, solvents, gasoline, etc. (Call for
more) - 676-6850
- Disposal of Toxics Program - 380-4640
Magazines
- SSC Drop Site
('F' and Roeder). Curbside Recycling - 734-3490
- Puget Sound Salvage - 734-2250
- Cedarville/Birch Bay - 734-3490 / 592-5383
Paper and Paper Products
- Sound Recycling - 733-7932
- NW Recycling - 733-0100 / 384-5155
- SSC
Curbside recycling - 734-3490 / 398-2025
Plastic
- Many grocers recycle plastic grocery bags
- Recomp - 676-0120 / 384-1057
- SSC Curbside
recycling - 734-3490
