Vancouver, Wash. – The Central Transfer and Recycling Center will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 11 for scheduled maintenance. Residents who want to drop off garbage or recyclables on Wednesday will need to use the facilities in west Vancouver or Washougal.

The Central Transfer and Recycling Center, 11034 NE 117th Ave., will be closed all day Wednesday as crews replace the facility’s scale house. The center will reopen Thursday morning and operate regular business hours, 6 am to 6 pm.

The closure will not impact curbside pickup of garbage or recyclables. Those with Wednesday… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

The position represents agriculture in Clark County. Applicants should currently be involved in or have a background in one of the following areas:

• Farming and food processing
• Extension office, conservation district or other agricultural agency work
• Compost and agricultural debris facilities
• Other agricultural fields in Clark County

The three-year term will begin Jan. 1 and end Dec. 31, 2022.… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – As holiday festivities begin, Clark County Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach is encouraging people to take steps to reduce their holiday waste.

Household waste in the U.S. increases by more than 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, sending an additional 1 million tons of trash per week to landfills. But by taking a few simple steps to reduce, reuse and recycle, the holiday season can be a little greener.

Before the holiday parties and gift-giving begins:

• Plan your holiday meals to avoid over-buying food. Consider using… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a child 1 to 10 years old who is unvaccinated. The child returned to Clark County on Nov. 14 after travelling internationally to a country where a measles outbreak is occurring.

The child visited Portland International Airport and two area hospitals while contagious. People who visited the locations listed below may have been exposed to measles.

Public Health is advising anyone who may have been exposed and believes they have symptoms of measles to call their health care provider… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – The Fourth Plain Coalition was recently named one of 18 BUILD Health Challenge award recipients in the country.

The BUILD Fourth Plain project will receive $166,000 to support the work of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, Clark County Public Health, city of Vancouver, Fourth Plain Forward, Legacy Health, Kaiser Permanente and PeaceHealth Southwest. The organizations will work together to prevent and mitigate the negative impacts of unaffordable, substandard and unstable housing. The efforts aim to positively impact the mental health status of residents living along… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

The position represents Clark County public interest groups. The three-year term begins immediately.

The commission advises the county council on solid waste issues, such as recycling, garbage collection, landfills, transfer stations and waste-reduction programs.

The commission meets at 6 pm on the first Thursday of February, May, August and November. Meetings are at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd.

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Camas, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has issued an advisory for Fallen Leaf Lake in Camas due to blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

Responding to a report of a blue-green algae bloom in Fallen Leaf Lake, Public Health staff visited the lake and confirmed the presence of blooms near the bank, extending north from the Fallen Leaf Lake Shelter.

Public Health is advising people to avoid direct contact with lake water in areas of floating blue-green-colored scum. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and deadly for small pets… Read More

Notice of Public Hearing:
The Clark County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Wed., Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. to consider revisions to Clark County Code 24.18.01 and CCC 24.18.020 related to Environmental Public Health fees. 

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County’s Master Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free composting and green cleaning workshops this fall.

The composting workshops will teach people how to set up successful composting operations at home, highlighting different composting methods. The green cleaning workshop will teach participants how to make environmentally friendly alternatives to cleaning solvents that contain hazardous chemicals.

Pre-registration is required for all workshops and space is limited. To register for workshops, visit the… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health’s Green Neighbors program is turning 7 this year, and the public is invited to help celebrate!

Green Neighbors is throwing a birthday party 2-4 pm Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way. Register to attend the free party on the Green Neighbors website.

Party attendees can enjoy sweet treats while learning about native bees. Guest speaker Jennifer Snyder will explain how to be good… Read More