Follow the (mis)adventures of the Port Biologist and learn about our work to preserve, protect and improve the environment.

Craigslist, Angie's List, Jenn's List!

Not to be outdone by the popular Craigslist.com and Angie's List, our Port Biologist created her own list—Jenn's List—of items found in the Tideflats. Interested?

Jenn's List

(Tacoma) VINTAGE PLEASURE CRAFT. TRULY A SALTY CLASSIC. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.

Dumped cooler.

(Tacoma) COOLER READY FOR SUMMER. MAY LEAK - BUYER TO VERIFY.

Dumped stereo.

(Tacoma) VINTAGE STEREO SYSTEM. DOES NOT PLAY CASSETTE TAPES OR CDS. SPEAKERS NOT INCLUDED.

Dumped vacuum.

(Tacoma) VACUUM. WET-DRY.

Dumped printing and copying machine.

(Tacoma) PRINT-AND-COPY MACHINE. IT USED TO WORK GREAT. DOES NOT WORK AT CURRENT LOCATION. MAY STILL WORK IF PLUGGED IN. SOLD AS-IS.

Dumped bucket seat from pickup truck or SUV.

(Tacoma) CUSTOM BUCKET SEAT FOR PICKUP TRUCK OR SUV. ONE-OF-A-KIND SEAT COVER INCLUDED.

Environmental connection

Despite the Port’s best efforts over the years to clean up the Tideflats, some people still see this area as a dumping ground for unwanted treasures.

As a community, we must all do our part to minimize the impact of illegally dumped trash on our area. Several resources are available to help the public to properly dispose of refuse:

If you see illegal dumping activity, please report it to the proper authorities immediately: