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Common Questions and Answers
Where does our garbage go?
Your garbage is delivered to RECOMP of Washington which is located on Slater Road in Ferndale.
What do they do with the garbage?
They load it into railcars and ship it by train to Roosevelt Regional Landfill in Eastern Washington.
Is that landfill almost full?
No. It has a permitted capacity to accept 120 million tons over 40 years.
Does the landfill in Eastern Washington accept garbage from other states and countries?
Yes. They accept garbage from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California and Canada.
Where do our recyclables go?
Your recyclables are delivered to Northwest Recycling which is located on C Street in Bellingham.
What do they do with our recyclables?
Northwest Recycling processes the materials and ships them off to other businesses located in Washington, Oregon and Canada. Some materials are shipped overseas. These businesses then reuse the materials and make them into new products. For example, scrap paper, newspaper and cardboard are baled and shipped to paper recycling plants that use them to make new paper products such as newsprint, egg cartons, paper towels and cardboard. Aluminum and metal cans are melted and used to make new aluminum cans, foil and metal cans. Plastic bottles are shredded, melted and then made into new plastic containers or building materials like plastic lumber. Glass bottles are melted and used to make new glass bottles or crushed and used for sand blasting or construction fill.
How much garbage do we produce?
Residential customers in Bellingham produce approximately 1,000 tons of garbage per month.
How much do we recycle?
Residential customers in Bellingham recycle between 400 and 500 tons each month. This is a recycling recovery rate of 30-34%. This percent rate is based only on what SSC collects. Recycling your old appliance or taking your yard debris to the City of Bellingham's Clean Green facility for composting adds to the recycling rate.
Does everyone recycle the same materials in Washington?
No. Most curbside recycling programs do not collect motor oil, scrap metal or vehicle batteries like SSC does. Some programs do not collect plastic bottles or only collect one or two different types of bottles. SSC believes Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham collect more types of materials for recycling than any other recycling program in Washington state.
Links to pages like this one
Green Earth Technology 
-Green Earth Technology is located in Lynden. They compost all materials collected in the Food Plus! Recycling and Food to Flowers! recycling programs offered by SSC.
Sustainable Connections
-SSC is a partner is Sustainable Connections Toward Zero Waste campaign and sponsor of Sustainable Connections Green Building program. Visit their website for info on the Toward Zero Waste campaign, Green Building program and other initiatives.
WWU Cycling
-SSC is proud to sponsor Western Washington University's Cycling Team.
Re Sources
-SSC is pleased to support Re Sources and sponsor their annual Environmental Heroes Award Dinner.
Bellingham Fire Department
-Helpful info here about garbage and recycling enclosure regulations.
Mt. Baker Bicycle Club
-Join us in supporting and participating in Bike to Work and School Day
Cooperative Extension, Washington State University
-Includes info on composting
Washington Department of Ecology
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Recycling Association
Washington Refuse and Recycling Association
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry
-Proud sponsor of Ski to Sea for over 10 years.
Johnson Team Real Estate
-The Johnson Team is a complete real estate resource. Information about listings, relocation, employment, schools & recreation for Whatcom County / Bellingham, we have it all & will get it to you.
Washington Organics Recycling Council
-Promoting composting in Washington
Grizzley Bear Outreach Project
-Bear management program in outlying areas
National Biodiesel Board
-Promoting the use of biodiesel fuels. SSC fleet runs on biodiesel
Tetra-Pak
-Major program underwriter of SSC's Food to Flowers! Lunchroom Composting program with area schools.
Disposal of Toxics
-Information regarding disposal of household hazardous wastes.
A regional pollution prevention program. SSC is a 5-star EnviroStar.
Approved Food Plus! Biodegradable Liner List
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List of approved biodegradable liners courtesy of Cedar Grove Compost. These liners are accepted by Green Earth Technology - the company that accepts our compost materials.
Bike to Work and School Day
-SSC proudly presents Bike (or walk) to Work and School Day.
SSC supports the Bellingham Farmers Market and provides garbage and recycling services during the market season which runs April through December at Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham.
Recycle cans, glass and plastic containers (cups and lids too!) in the marked blue Toters.
Compost food and paper products like cups, plates, bowls, napkins and paper towels in the marked green Toters. Many market vendors are using biodegradable plastics this season - so place corn-based utensils and cups in with food and paper.
Thank you for recycling!
PSE Green Power Program
-SSC is a 100% Green Power business. Learn more about Puget Sound Energy's Green Power program and how you can participate - at home and work.
Whatcom Humane Society
-Caring for animals since 1902. SSC proudly supports the Whatcom Humane Society.
Genesis Recycling Ltd.
-Aldergrove, BC electronics recycler and partner in SSC's electronics recycling program. All items collected are recycled or reused by Genesis Recycling Ltd.
Northwest Recycling
-Northwest Recycling is a locally-owned and family-operated business that processes all the recyclable materials collected by SSC from their residential and commercial customers.
