Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility (Household Hazardous Waste)

Small county facility for household hazardous waste in Wenatchee, used mostly by local residents dropping off old paint, cleaners, batteries and similar household hazardous items. Located on US-97 ALT, it serves the Chelan County community rather than commercial haulers. The site feels like a typical local disposal yard rather than a big, industrial complex.

There’s an entrance booth and a scale area where vehicles pull up before moving into the drop-off lanes. The lot is a mix of pavement and gravel with a few covered bays or containers for different materials; expect to drive slowly and follow the flow of traffic. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can get backed up so there may be a short line to get in. Washington’s emphasis on separating yard waste and recyclables means those materials are usually handled separately from hazardous items, so don’t mix them together in the same box or bag.