Solid Waste Rates

The Snohomish County Council and Executive have approved a fee increase to cover the cost of handling, transporting and disposing of local solid waste. March 1, 2009, Snohomish County initiated a new fee structure at its three transfer stations and three neighborhood recycling and disposal centers-NRDCs (drop boxes). While some prices went up, others were reduced. Some are even free.

 Fees at Transfer Stations 

(cash or check only; no credit/debit cards)

Effective March 1, 2009

• Garbage fee:
  • 360 lbs. or less = $20, includes tax (minimum fee)
  • Over 360 lbs. = $105 per ton, plus tax
    
• Yard/wood debris fee:
  • 500 lbs. or less = $11, no tax (minimum fee)
  • Over 500 lbs. = $45 per ton, no tax

 Fees at NRDCs (Drop Boxes)

(cash or check only; no credit/debit cards)

Effective March 1, 2009

• Maximum 5 cubic yards accepted from one customer
• $20 minimum fee per customer, includes tax (approximately 6 garbage cans)
• $20 for each additional cubic yard, includes tax
  
  To calculate cubic yards: The length x width x height (all measured in feet) divided by 27 = cubic yardage. Load carefully. We do not subtract the "empty space" in a load.

 Recycling Fees

(cash or check only; no credit/debit cards)

• Many items can be recycled for free. See details.
• Yard debris and wood debris recycling is available only at Transfer Stations. (see rates listed above)

 Unsecured Load Fee

(cash or check only; no credit/debit cards)

• $5 = Gross vehicle weight: 8,000 lbs. or less
• $10 = Gross vehicle weight: over 8,000 lbs.

 Check Acceptance Policy

Customers must present their check and a photo I.D. upon entering the station.

• Acceptable forms of I.D. include:
  • Drivers License
  • State I.D. card
  • Passport
  • Military I.D.
• Name on check must match name on I.D. (Commercial account checks: If customer is not named on check, cashier will write customer name on check after I.D. is presented)
• Address on check must match address on I.D. (if address is different, please tell cashier new address)
• Must be preprinted with check number
• No cashier's, traveler's or counter checks accepted
• No cash back
• No credit/debit cards

 Household Hazardous Waste/MRW Facility