PUBLIC WORKS
Gable Road sidewalk project to go to bid! RPF's due by April 18th.
Columbia County Prepared for Winter Weather: Tips to Stay Safe and Informed
Published on January 17, 2025
Winter weather has arrived, and Columbia County is urging residents to remain vigilant and prepared for the snow, ice, and other severe conditions the season brings. With regional agencies actively responding to ensure public safety, residents are encouraged to continue taking steps to minimize ris…
Columbia County Announces 2025 Household Waste Collection Schedule
Published on January 15, 2025
Columbia County’s Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department is offering residents a valuable opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials, such as old paint, motor oil, pesticides, and other toxic substances that cannot be included in regular trash or recycling. These no-cost Hous…
Bennett Road Paving Project
Published on September 26, 2024
Bennett Road Paving Project Columbia County Public Works is partnering with Knife River Corporation to pave Bennett Road from Hwy 30 to Bachelor Flat Road. The project will include an asphalt overlay, with driveway transitions to the new pavement grade. Dates: October 1 - October 11 Expect: Delays…
TRANSFER STATION SOLID WASTE FEES INCREASE
Published on July 02, 2024
The Board of Commissioners has approved a 3.6% increase in solid waste fees at the Columbia County Transfer Station, effective July 1, 2024.As mandated by Board Order 6-2010, disposal rates at the Columbia County Transfer Station are adjusted annually based on the previous year's Consumer Price Ind…
New Asbestos and Lead Testing Drop Box at St. Helens Transfer Station
Published on June 26, 2024
The Columbia County Solid Waste Department is excited to announce the addition of a new drop box at the St. Helens Transfer Station for asbestos and lead testing services. This new drop box offers county residents a convenient and affordable way to access comprehensive testing services.Key Features…
Columbia County Announces 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Published on January 09, 2024
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.Each year, the Solid Waste Division of the Public Wor…
Unforeseen Issue Complicates Apiary Road Repair Project
Published on August 22, 2023
The Apiary Road Project east of the intersection with Highway 47 at Archibald Creek (MP 17.4), which has seen Apiary Road closed for several weeks, has been extended.Columbia County's Roads Department and contractor, Tapani, have completed the planned replacement of a failing culvert with a bridge.…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Rainier May 20
Published on May 03, 2023
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.The City of Rainier will host a county-sponsored Hous…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Vernonia Apr. 22
Published on April 04, 2023
Your household hazardous waste must be in your vehicle's bed, trunk, or hatchback - not the passenger compartment. Unloading may take a few extra minutes as extra safety measures will be in place. Please be patient, and please remain in your car.The City of Vernonia will host a county-sponsored Hou…
Emergency Relief Culvert Bundle Replacement Project
Published on July 07, 2022
June 29, 2022 During a federally-declared storm event in December 2015, high water events caused damage and erosion to multiple culvert crossings along with the road surfaces. The culverts that were damaged in that storm are located on Apiary Road MP 12.2, Apiary Road MP 17.4 and Bennett Road MP 1.…