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Small-town drop box on Menzel Lake Road used by Granite Falls residents for everyday cleanups and yard work debris. Locals swing by with trucks and trailers to unload household and garden refuse. It’s the kind of place most folks visit a few times a year rather than daily.
Pull off the highway into a gravel lot with large open containers and traffic lanes for pulling up next to the boxes. Many sites in the state have an entrance booth and a scale, so be prepared to stop and be directed where to park and unload. The layout is mostly outdoor piles and roll-off boxes-plan for some walking between parking and the drop areas. Weekends and spring clean-up times are noticeably busier, with lines forming to the entrance.
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Before You Go
- Separate yard waste and recyclables from mixed trash before arriving, since Washington facilities commonly expect materials to be sorted.
- Bring gloves, a tarp, and straps - items are often moved by hand and wind can scatter loose debris in the lot.
- Try to come early on weekend mornings to avoid the longest lines; midweek visits tend to be quicker if possible.
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