The EnviroHouse is funded by the five City of Tacoma Utilities and is governed by a Steering Committee serving as the legislative, policy and decision-making entity responsible for overall governance, budgets, and strategic direction of the EnviroHouse. Day-to-day operations and programs are managed by a full-time coordinator.
EnviroHouse Vision
We envision Tacoma/Pierce County residents as environmental stewards and leaders in sustainable living practices, with equitable access to relevant information, resources, and activities to make responsible choices and inspire others to create a cleaner and healthier place where they live, work, and play. 
We are guided by a strategic plan providing an intentional look at activities, programs, and communications to advance our sustainability goals, identify priorities for current and future funding, expand educational opportunities and cultivate diversity, equity, and trust in our operations.
Background
The EnviroHouse is a repurposed facility originally operated by Pierce County Public Works. Known as the “Green House,” it served as an outreach green living demonstration in the 1990s. Acquired by the City of Tacoma Solid Waste Division in 2004, the structure was moved to the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center and repurposed as a permanent onsite exhibit and opened to the public in 2006.
Driving Directions
- From I-5: Take Exit 132 and merge onto SR-16 (west to Bremerton). Take Exit 1C Fircrest/Center Street. The exit is a sharp curve that drops to Center Street with a traffic light; stay in the middle lane to go straight onto South Mullen Street.
- From Orchard Street: Turn onto South Center Street going east (2 blocks). Turn right onto South Mullen Street at the traffic light, between Starbucks and Harborstone Credit Union.
- From Stevens/Tyler Street (name change between S. 19th and Center St.): Turn onto Center Street going west; pass the entrance to Home Depot, turn left on So. Mullen at the traffic light between Starbucks and Harborstone Credit Union.
- On South Mullen Street: Proceed 2 blocks through the gate into the Recovery and Transfer Center. The entrance road is one-way. The EnviroHouse is the first turn on your left near the “EnviroHouse Only” sign.
Parking and Departure
Park on either side of the drive. An ADA-accessible space is by the curb cut near the house.
Exit through the Recycle Center to the two-way drive back to S. Mullen and Center Streets.
There are 4 compact parking spaces off the cut-through exit as you pull into the EnviroHouse drive.