Cowlitz Valley Compost PNW

09/03/2026

Those leaves aren't trash. They're next season's soil.

Bring your yard debris to Swanson Way and we'll turn it into certified organic compost — 100% recycled, zero food waste, no landfills. Then take some back for your beds before winter.

09/02/2026

That's a wrap on Steel & Steam 2026! Who all made it out this past weekend?

There's something fitting about a weekend spent celebrating machines that ran on fire, water, and a whole lot of ingenuity. The newly expanded event in Lebanon delivered — steam engine tours, the Willow Creek mini train, rail bike rides powered by nothing but pedal strength, and creative fun in the Kids' Craft Caboose.

What was your family's favorite part of the day? Let us know below!

08/24/2026

Got dirt? We do, and right now it's $5 a yard. Whether you're topping off garden beds, leveling a low spot in the yard, or starting a project you've been putting off since spring, this is the time to load up. Bring a truck or a trailer and come see us in Longview.

08/20/2026

Our trucks are headed to the 33rd Annual Brooks Truck Show tomorrow, Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks, OR. If you're in the area, stop by and see our equipment up close. Doors open at 10am, with Night Glow starting at 9pm.

Admission is $15 per day, kids 12 and under get in free.

08/18/2026

Steel & Steam is back Saturday, August 29 in Lebanon, Oregon. Climb into real excavators and dump trucks, ride a heritage steam train, and check out the truck show. Food trucks on site. Open 10 to 4, free admission. Worth the drive south if you have a future builder in the family.

08/13/2026

Proud to shout out our sister site this week. Wood Waste Management donated 3 yards of bark to Station 14 Firehouse in Portland, helping spruce up their grounds and say thank you to the crews who keep our communities safe.

Across the Compost Group, giving back is part of who we are!

08/12/2026

What a weekend at The Great Oregon Steam-Up. We loved seeing these machines run, a huge thank you to Rick Franklin Corporation (rfc-nw.com) for bringing out this incredible equipment for everyone to enjoy.

✋ Raise your hand in the comments if you made it out this weekend. Thanks to everyone who came and to Powerland Heritage Park for hosting.

08/04/2026

07/31/2026

This weekend, history gets loud. The Great Oregon Steam-Up rolls into Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, and we love machinery with a story.

August 1st & 2nd
Parade of Power featuring vintage tractors, trucks, and steam traction engines
Working sawmill and logging demonstrations
14 museums open on-site
Free for kids 12 and under

Bring the family and get a look at the tools that shaped Pacific Northwest land and industry.

07/26/2026

Save the Date: Steel & Steam

Mark your calendars! Our sister companies, Albany & Eastern Railroad Company (albanyeastern.com) and Rick Franklin Corporation (rfc-nw.com), are bringing Steel & Steam to life on August 29th — a family event made for the kids, and the kid at heart. We're proud to support our own and can't wait to celebrate alongside them.

More details coming soon!