EARTHWORKS

EARTHWORKS

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Earthworks' mission is to preserve and enhance the environment by avoiding landfill disposal and working to achieve a net zero waste installation by 2025. 
 

JBLM Composting Facility

Composting is a low-effort, cost-effective and environmentally sound way to dispose of yard waste and food waste generated on JBLM. It diverts waste from landfills, reduces disposal costs, and produces compost and mulch products for use on JBLM projects.

YARD WASTE – DROP OFF

Yard waste is accepted, free of charge, from JBLM military units and organizations. Only clean, chipped wood is accepted from contractors, on a case-by-case, precoordinated basis.

ACCEPTED

Brush and branches (smaller than 12” diameter)

Leaves

Fruit and vegetable trimmings

Weeds

Flowers

Plants

Shrubs

NOT ACCEPTED

Scotch broom

Dirt

Trash

Stumps

Mixed loads

Earthworks Map

Earthworks Acceptance Criteria

Earthworks Material Pickup Guidelines

Earthworks Material Request (MFR Template)

Yard Waste Drop Locations

PRODUCT PICK-UP

PRODUCT– PICK UP

Subject to availability, compost and mulch products are free of charge, for use by JBLM military units, organizations and contractors on JBLM projects only.

1) Fill out and submit a Material Request Form signed by a Commander, First Sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant or program manager.

2) Earthworks personnel will approve and schedule your pickup.

3) Bring your military or government vehicle (no personal vehicles allowed).

All material requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance for approval and scheduling.

Questions? Call 253-967-3803 or email usarmy.jblm.id-readiness.list.dpw-earthworks@army.mil.

BORROW SOURCE AREAS

Borrow Source area use is controlled and authorized by JBLM Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division (DPW/ED).

Permits are issued for Pit use through the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Program Manager, call 253-966-1781. 

Borrow Source FAQ handout

Gray Army Airfield Borrow Source map

Sequalitchew Map