Our Partners & Community Resources
At YES, we believe that true sustainability happens when we come together—sharing resources, knowledge, and support—to build a healthier future for everyone. Our Partners & Community resources play a vital role in this mission, helping us expand our impact and bring meaningful change to the Yakima Valley and beyond.
Explore our Partners & Community Resources pages to see who’s walking alongside us, and don’t forget to check our community event calendar at the bottom for local sustainable events.
A local, volunteer run non-profit, they work hard to get your glass recycled! They organize fun and community focused recycling events.
Visit their page to learn more about their events and how you can get involved.
The Repair Cafe is where you can take ANYTHING in for a repair or a recommendation. They are a group of handymen and women who get together to offer you their services and help you reuse rather than replace.
Visit their page to learn more about their events and how you can get involved.
High Desert Composting
High Desert Composting was created to provide Yakima area residents with a way to reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in the landfill.
Visit their website to sign up:
Pacific Steel & Recycling
A regional company with a local impact. They recycle many different things such as metal and electronics.
Visit their website to learn more about how you can recycle with them!
https://www.pacific-steel.com/location/yakima-steel-recycling/
EcoLube Recovery
Leaders in Used Oil Recycling in the Pacific Northwest
Every gallon of oil which is re-refined by EcoLube Recovery is a gallon of oil that can be left in the ground
Visit their website to learn more:
Looking to cut down on plastic milk jugs? Try local milk!
All-natural - free of antibiotics and hormones - and they don't use plastic milk jugs!
Check out their page to learn more and order your first gallon.
Heritage Gardens
The Heritage Garden Program is a free garden certification program dedicated to creating water-wise landscapes and gardens. The gardens incorporate native plants of Eastern Washington to honor the unique natural and cultural features of the Columbia River Basin.
The program offers:
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A visit to your garden.
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Design for your future Heritage Garden space.
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List of plants and their descriptions tailored to your garden space.
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Technical assistance throughout the process
To learn more, visit their website:
We help people create thriving soils, naturally. We are a small, family owned company located in the Yakima Valley. More than anything, we want to see our community flourishing.
How we can help:
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Hand crafted, living compost
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Soil biological testing
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Ecological health assessments
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Consulting for farmers, ranchers and homeowners
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Workshops on composting and soil health
We place an emphasis on working in the image of Mother Nature. Wherever possible, we will mimic natural systems to create thriving and resilient land. We use Holistic Management and have an emphasis on biology in all we do.
To learn more visit their website: www.eastsidesoilsolutions.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS
At Y.E.S., we believe in the power of community and collaboration.
Our upcoming events are educational and align with our commitment to sustainability. Some of these events serve as fundraisers for important causes, while others are purely volunteer-based, showcasing the spirit of giving back.
We embrace partnerships and collaborations with various organizations, as we believe that many hands make light work. If you have an event you would like showcased here, please contact us!
Together, we can create a stronger impact and work towards the greatest good.
Join us as we come together to learn, support, and celebrate our community!