Responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of all county roads in Whatcom County.  In addition to roads, the Public Works Department maintains the county's buildings and grounds.

Garbage and Recycling Drop Off services.

Provides education and information about local and international environmental organizations and services through a website. Provides community-specific information on recycling, hazardous household waste, composting, conserving energy and improving air quality.

State hotline and website promotes recycling as an alternative to solid waste disposal. Provides referrals to the nearest recycler in the community.   Includes specific recycling and hazardous substance information on many items, including   -  Electronics -  Yard debris -  Paper -  Glass -  Concrete -  Asphalt -  Scrap metal -  Construction/demolition debris -  Plastics -  Household hazardous waste -  Used oil -  Used appliances -  Paint -  Tires -  Fluorescent bulbs -  Unwanted medications

Provides a curbside bulk collection service available to Solid Waste Management residential customers living in a single family home or duplex. Available by appointment twice a year. Picks up large, unusable household items that are not part of the weekly garbage collection. Also provides an option for commercial pick-up for a nominal fee. A self-haul option is available to those who would rather drop off their load of garbage at the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center. Accepted items (up to 3 large items): - Appliances, - Barbecues (no propane tanks), - Carpet, - Furniture, - non-working electronics (except computers/monitors/TV's), - power yard equipment (remove oil/gas, no riding mowers), - recreation/exercise equipment, OR up to 15 boxes and bags of smaller household items such as vacuum cleaners, strollers, lawn chairs, clothing and toys. Unaccepted items: - vehicles or vehicle parts, - building equipment (concrete, sheet rock, insulation) - glass or glass-top tables, - hazardous materials/waste, - liquids, - tires or yard waste.

A wide variety of activities and services are provided in conjunction with other state and local agencies.

Provides recycling, garbage, and yard/food debris waste management services to Spokane County.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of all County roads in San Juan County.  In addition to Roads, the Public Works Department maintains the County's buildings and grounds, and operates Solid Waste Transfer Stations on three islands.

Offers information and services intended to prevent illness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Assists with the following: On-site sewage disposal, solid waste disposal recycling, subdivision land use, septic tank pumpers, indoor air quality, tobacco prevention, drinking water, hazard identification and consultation, swimming pools, and household hazardous waste.