Snohomish County Dump & Transfer Station Guide

The dump in Snohomish County: what to expect

Snohomish County waste management runs a network of transfer stations and smaller drop boxes. Most household garbage, yard debris, appliances, and bulky items are accepted at the main transfer stations in Everett, Arlington, and Mountlake Terrace. The smaller drop boxes in Sultan, Granite Falls, and Clearview are meant for household-size loads only.

Before you load up your truck or trailer, it helps to know three things: which station takes what you have, whether they're open the day you're planning to go, and how they charge (most sites weigh your load and bill by the ton, with minimum fees).

The real cost of doing it yourself

A dump run sounds cheap until you add it up. A typical DIY haul involves:

• Truck or trailer rental (often $80–$200+ for the day)
• Fuel to and from the transfer station
• Dump fees, usually by the ton with a minimum charge
• An hour or two loading, plus the drive, plus the wait in line
• Sore back, dirty vehicle, and a lost weekend

For most loads, hiring a junk removal crew ends up costing about the same as a DIY trip once you factor in rental, fuel, dump fees, and your time — without the heavy lifting.