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Spring is here, and so is clean-up season! We’ve put together some tips and a collection event to help you tidy your home and yard. Read on to learn about our upcoming tire collection day, free paint recycling sites, and how to safely dispose of briquettes and fireworks.
Have questions about where to recycle or dispose of something? Search for your item at Recycle.Kitsap.Gov or reach out to solidwaste@kitsap.gov. We’re here to help!
 Tire and Scrap Metal Event
In partnership with the Washington Department of Ecology and Navy City Metals, we are hosting a free waste tire and metal collection event. This event is for households only. No businesses or organizations.
When: June 18, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: 1275 Fairgrounds Rd. NW, Bremerton @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds open in Google Maps
Enter from Fairgrounds Rd. NW. Proceed to the drop-off area behind the Thunderbird Arena.
 Tires
Limit 15 tires per customer. Tires from passenger vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers or wheelbarrows. Tires are accepted free of charge, with or without rims.
Restricted Items
No commercial tires accepted. These will be turned away. Take commercial tires, up to 22" rims, to Olympic View Transfer Station for disposal. Fees apply at transfer station.
Metal (with restrictions)
Types: Aluminum, brass, copper, iron/steel or insulated copper
- BBQ grills
- Wheelbarrows - remove tires
- Chain link fencing and rebar
- Tire rims
- Nuts, bolts, screws, washers and other metal findings
- Pots and pans
- Holiday string lights (no LED) and extension cords
- Aluminum cans
- Small metal appliances that do not refrigerate (toasters, microwaves, etc.)
Restricted Items
No large appliances, refrigerating appliances, mercury, batteries, auto parts, lawnmowers, LED string lights, pressurized gas tanks, concrete (such as on rebar or fence posts), or items containing liquid
Event and Safety Instructions
1) Residents must unload their own items without staff assistance onto the ground in designated drop-off areas.
2) Secure all items to your vehicle with straps, cords or chains, and cover your load with a tarp or net. Do not overload your vehicle.
3) No bathrooms are available at this event.
If you or someone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19, follow the CDC guidelines before attending this event.
Questions about this event? Contact us in advance at solidwaste@kitsap.gov or Kitsap1 360-337-5777.
If you cannot attend this event, there are tire and metal drop-off sites across Kitsap!
Holiday Hours at Waste Facilities
Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day
Olympic View Transfer Station is open on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day
Household Hazardous Waste Facility is always closed on Mondays.
Recycling and Garbage Facilities in Hansville, Silverdale, Olalla are closed on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Regular schedules resume after the holiday.
Juneteenth
Olympic View Transfer Station and all Recycling and Garbage Facilities (Hansville, Silverdale, Olalla) are open on Juneteenth. Household Hazardous Waste Facility is always closed on Sundays.
Holiday weekends are a busy time at our facilities. There are often longer wait times.
Scrap metal containers may fill and close at Olympic View Transfer Station and Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility in the days before or after a holiday as our hauler operates around holiday schedules. There are several private scrap metal recyclers in Kitsap County as an alternative. Better yet, bring your scrap metal to our one-day collection event!
Avoid Fire Hazards with Safe Disposal
Garbage fires are a serious threat to homes, garbage trucks and waste facilities. While you're thinking about outdoor firepits and planning those holiday parties on the deck, take a moment to plan for safe cleanup.
Follow these disposal instructions to safely get rid of BBQ charcoal, briquettes, ashes and other fire-causing materials. Soak all used charcoal, briquettes, fireworks and "duds" in water for at least 15 minutes before disposal. Our waste facility staff screens incoming loads for fire hazards.
Recycle Your Paint
Did you know Washington | PaintCare has over 150 paint recycling locations across the state, including retail stores, that take your paint at no cost? Now you can easily recycle your unused latex and oil paint, and stains. Clean out your garage and sheds, and recycle your unused paint at a convenient drop-off site near you.
 All PaintCare sites accept up to 5 gallons of paint per visit - some take more. Sites do not accept spray paint, leaking, unlabeled or empty containers. Check with the business for the type and amount of paint you would like to recycle. PaintCare also offers pickup service for large loads of paint.
Buy Right
You can avoid excess paint by buying the right amount. Using a paint calculator tool can help. Whether you're planning to seal your fence or freshen your cabinets, PaintCare offers resources to help you calculate your paint purchases.
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