*** BURN BAN ***
There is a County wide burn ban in effect from 12:00 AM July 15, 2010 through September 30, 2010

*** Mason Lake Boat Ramp Closure***
Mason County staff will be meeting with the project contractor at Mason Lake Park on Wednesday, September 15th. At the meeting on the 15th, it is anticipated that a "notice to proceed" for the project will be given. The boat ramp will close for the renovation shortly thereafter and will reopen upon completion. The exact day and date of the closure is still not known, we advise that you remove your boat or watercraft no later than the 15th of September.. If you have any questions please contact Mason County Parks 427-9670 #669
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Garbage & Recycling in Mason County

Where can I recycle?

  • City of Shelton: at your curb or alley in two bins.
  • Mason County Solid Waste Facility; Belfair, Hoodsport and Union Drop Boxes; Johns Prairie, Matlock, Pickering Park and Ride
  • New Day Recycling

What can I recycle?

  • Aluminum cans
  • Brown paper bags
  • Corrugated cardboard
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Magazines
  • Milk cartons and juice boxes
  • Mixed paper (junk mail, catalogs, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, cracker boxes, office paper,egg cartons, envelopes, paper folders, and phone books) (Printed on both sides)
  • Newspaper
  • Plastic bags (at grocery stores only)
  • Plastics bottles and jugs only (no other kinds of plastic containers)
  • Tin cans

Where can I recycle yard debris and construction / remodeling debris?

  • Bill McTurnal Enterprises, Shelton 432-0971
  • North Mason Fiber Company, Belfair 275-0228
  • North Mason Fiber: 360-275-0228
  • Brady Trucking, 2970 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 - (360) 426-3132
  • Pettyjohn Enterprises/BCP Landscape Supplies, 2994 E Johns Prairie Rd, Shelton, (360) 427-2869
  • Allen Shearer Landscape Supply, 121 NE Log Yard Rd, Belfair (360)275-3465
  • Peninsula Topsoil, Belfair (360) 275-1000.


    Please call ahead for hours of operation and specifics concerning acceptable wastes

What about household hazardous waste?

The following is accepted for free at the Mason County Solid Waste Facility (427-5271):

  • Antifreeze (also accepted at other Mason County Transfer Stations)
  • Automotive cleaners, waxes, and other chemical products
  • Diesel
  • Fluorescent tubes and bulbs
  • Gas and gas additives
  • Lawn and garden products
  • Motor oil (also accepted at other Mason County Transfer Stations)
  • Paints and stains
  • Rechargeable household batteries (auto batteries cost $1.09)
  • Oil filters (also accepted at other Mason County Transfer Stations)
  • Transmission fluid

Other hazardous materials can be taken to the Kitsap County Moderate Risk Waste Facility (337-5777) at no charge.

Please call ahead of time for any delivery over 50 gallons in total volume, or anyone who might have a 55-galllon drum. Business customers need appointments at all times.