Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →
At 8915 Cathcart Way in Snohomish, the Cathcart Way Operations Center is where locals haul household trash and the occasional bulky cleanup load. It’s a working, no-frills yard people swing by during spring cleanup or when the curb pile gets too full.
There’s a gated entrance with a small booth and a few drive-up lanes that lead out to open tipping areas and rows of containers. Recycling and yard-waste spots are typically separated - Washington State pushes separation of those materials, so have them sorted ahead of time. A scale is commonly on site, so vehicles slow and line up at points to unload. Weekends, particularly in spring, tend to get backed up, so plan for possible wait times.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort yard waste and recyclables before leaving home; most Washington sites expect those separated.
- Load trucks so items are easy to slide out or lift - tarps and tied-down loads make unloading quicker and neater.
- Avoid peak weekend mid-mornings during spring cleanup if possible; those times stack up fastest.
Explore More
Disposal Guides
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.
Electronics Recycling: Where to Take Old TVs, Computers, and Phones
E-waste rules vary wildly by state. Some ban electronics from landfills entirely. Here's how to recycle old TVs, computers, and phones properly.
Read more →
Hazardous Waste Collection Days: What They Take and How to Prepare
Most counties run free household hazardous waste collection events. Here's what qualifies, how to find your local event, and how to store stuff safely until then.
Read more →