Taking out the trash: County seeking input on proposed transfer station move

By: Mallory Kruml, Port Townsend Leader

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 465

Last Updated: 6 days, 20 hours ago

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The Jefferson County Transfer Station bustles with activity. County staff say it has outgrown its current location near Port Townsend and plan to build a new facility near the intersection of State Routes 19 and 104. Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Public Works

Jefferson County began planning in 2022 for a new solid waste transfer station to replace its existing facility.

Four years and numerous meetings later, public works staff are scheduled …

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