Free disposal of flood debris is extended
Published 10:27 pm Wednesday, February 4, 2009
ARLINGTON — So many flood victims have taken advantage of the county’s debris disposal sites that Snohomish County emergency management officials have extended the time two sites are open.
People still can dump at no charge items damaged by flooding along the Stillaguamish, Snohomish and Pilchuck rivers in January.
Disaster debris disposal sites are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday at Stocker Fields in Snohomish and through Feb. 16 behind Patty’s Eggnest restaurant at Island Crossing, county spokesman Christopher Schwarzen said.
People will be asked to show identification or a current utility bill proving that they live in areas that were flooded.
Materials must be separated into four categories: vegetation, building materials, household hazardous waste and household appliances. Debris that can be dumped includes furniture, carpet, mattresses and wallboard.
Regular household garbage, books, clothing or tires aren’t accepted, and flood debris should not be burned, county officials have warned.
To learn more about disposing of flood debris, call the county’s emergency management department at 425-388-5060.
