Dispose of your flood-damaged items free

Published 10:57 pm Monday, November 17, 2008

Snohomish County residents who need to toss furniture, carpets and other household items ruined by floodwater are now able to drop them off free at local transfer stations.

Residents are usually charged $17 for each load of up to 360 pounds, or $89 per ton. The Snohomish County Council voted Monday to waive the fee in light of the region’s recent flood. The program begins today and will end Feb. 16.

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon asked the council to waive the fee to help residents who are struggling to rebuild their lives.

“This is a chance to help our residents get back on their feet as quickly as possible,” Reardon said.

People in Index, Sultan and Gold Bar bore the brunt of the storm. There was also flooding in the Snohomish area.

Residents must get a voucher before disposing of items at transfer stations. Furniture, spoiled food, carpeting and water-soaked plasterboard can be thrown out at transfer stations. Appliances except refrigerators and freezers are also accepted.

The vouchers for free disposal will not cover demolition debris, yard or wood waste, concrete, rock, soil or animal carcasses over 10 pounds.

Reporter Krista J. Kapralos: 425-339-3422 or kkapralos@heraldnet.com.

Where to get a voucher

n American Red Cross, 2530 Lombard Ave., Everett

n Snohomish County Sheriff, Community Information, fourth floor, courthouse, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett

n Gold Bar Sheriff’s Substation, 107 Fifth St., Gold Bar

n North County Sheriff’s Precinct, 15100 40th Ave. NE, Marysville

n South County Sheriff’s Precinct, 15928 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek

n East County Sheriff’s Precinct, 14000 179th Ave. SE, Monroe

n Stanwood Sheriff’s Substation, 8727 271st St. NW, Stanwood

n Darrington Sheriff’s Substation, 1115 Seeman St., Darrington