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Consolidated Disposal Services in Ephrata is the local disposal site for household and small commercial loads. Neighbors bring everything from old couches to bagged yard clippings, so it’s the kind of place people stop at when clearing out a garage or finishing a yard project.
There’s a clear entrance with a small booth and traffic flow into a wide tipping area where different piles and large containers are visible. Signs and separate containers for recyclables and yard material are common in Washington, so be prepared to separate those before you get out of the truck. The site is open-air with heavy equipment moving around, so expect gravel or paved drives and some dust depending on season. Lines can form on busy weekends and spring cleanup times, so there may be a short wait to get to the unloading area.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials at home: have recyclables and yard waste separated from general trash to speed things up.
- Secure loads with tarps or straps so nothing blows out on the drive in; loose debris slows unloading and can be messy.
- Bring a way to show residency or vehicle details if requested and arrive prepared for a short wait during peak times.
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