We are honored to have Bliss Morris, the City of Port Townsend’s Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager, leading the November 7th tour. Mr. Morris is in charge of operations at the Khun Street Wastewater Treatment Plant, which serves the City households on the sewer system, and at the Compost Facility, which produces the “Class A” compost that is in demand by City landscapers and by growers throughout the County.
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Located adjacent to the Jefferson County Transfer Station, the facility composts bio-solids from the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant and from County homes with septic systems with yard waste and tree chips. A sophisticated process of thermophilic aerobic composting is aided by aeration pipes that run beneath long rows. The compost is held for three days at above 131º F or for shorter periods when much higher temperatures are reached. The resulting “Class A” compost safely conditions soil, improving its texture and water-holding capacity and encouraging beneficial microorganism growth.
Bringing friends or neighbors? Great! How many?
Carpooling is encouraged so invite others. Go to the Jefferson County Transfer Station at 603 County Landfill Road. We will meet at the Compost Facility itself at 1:30. Parking is available there. Do NOT park in the recycling area! Instead, go through the kiosk with the weighing scale. Tell them you’re on the tour. Immediately after the drive-in trash drop-off area, turn left. Park inside the gate of the fence surrounding the covered Compost Facility and park. Dress for the weather. The tour may last two hours but leave early if you must.
