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Friday Harbor Solid Waste on Sutton Rd is where island residents haul the kind of stuff that won't fit in the curb cart - everything from yard clippings to oversized household debris. Neighbors swing by with pickup loads or trailers when doing big cleanups or landscaping jobs.
The site sits off Sutton Rd with a low-profile, utilitarian look rather than anything fancy. Places like this usually have a small entrance booth and a scale, so pull in slow and be ready to stop twice - once to enter and often again on the way out. Recycling bins and yard-waste piles tend to be grouped to the side, so having materials pre-sorted saves time. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, get noticeably backed up and vehicles line up onto the access road.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and yard waste before getting to the gate; Washington expects those separated and it speeds things up.
- Bring gloves, a tarp and straps for loose debris or load shifting-unload is easier and cleaner that way.
- If possible, avoid weekend mid-mornings during spring cleanup; late afternoons or weekdays usually move faster.
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