Description
Keep your yard and our Island looking beautiful! Pull those pesky invasive weeds, drop them off, and we’ll take care of the rest. All costs will be covered by the Land Trust.
We will accept Scotch broom, English holly, English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, tansy ragwort, English laurel, and the noxious weeds on King County’s “Noxious Weed” list. Please do not mix in non-invasive yard waste. For questions about whether or not something will be accepted, email Andrew Fraser, Land Trust Stewardship Manager, or call (206) 842-1216.
A separate check-in line will be set up at the entrance to the Transfer Station for people going to the free invasive weed disposal. No limits on the amount of invasives you can bring for this event. The Land Trust will have staff on site to inspect the weeds and verify they are invasive, and volunteers to help with offloading plants. Sign up to volunteer here.
If you miss the Free Invasive Weed Disposal Days, do not despair! The Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding their own Free Noxious Weed Disposal program. Between April 1st – October 31st, private landowners can bring in one truckload per day of noxious weeds to the transfer station for free disposal. This program is restricted to only noxious weeds—be sure to check the state noxious weed list to see what is accepted.
About Invasive Weeds
Invasive plant species are one of the leading causes of vegetation biodiversity loss. They spread quickly and can displace native plants, prevent new native plant growth, and create monocultures. Lack of diversity among native plants reduces the quality and quantity of fish and wildlife habitat. Remove your invasives now while the ground is soft and make room for native plants come fall and winter when the weather is best for planting!