Flood Debris Disposal: 12/19/2025

 

 

DIVISION NEWS

Free Flood Debris Disposal for Skagit County Households
Skagit County households affected by recent flooding can begin to dispose of debris for free on Friday, December 19^th, at the Skagit County Recycling and Transfer Station, located at 14104 Ovenell Road in Mount Vernon. The site operates Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The facility will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Items accepted at the transfer station for free by households affected by flooding:

• Drywall
• Insulation
• Flooring/Carpet
• Furniture
• Appliances
• Similar household items
• Select household hazardous waste

Please sort debris – appliances and household hazardous waste must be separated from the rest of your debris during drop-off. Household hazardous waste will only be accepted Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at this location.
Items not accepted for free by those affected by flooding:

• Tires
• Vehicles
• Asbestos
• Household Trash
• Items not damaged by flooding
• Trees or other woody debris

Please note that only flood-related debris will be accepted at no cost. For all other debris, please refer to the Solid Waste Rate Schedule. Free flood debris disposal is for households only, no business disposal.
Sauk Transfer Station will be able to accept small loads of flood-related debris at no cost. Larger loads may be sent to the Transfer Station on Ovenell. The Sauk Transfer Station, located at 50796 State Route 20 in Concrete, is open Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The facility will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Free disposal of flood damaged items will be available through January 16, 2026. For questions on what is accepted, please call the Transfer Station at 360-416-1570.