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Local disposal site in Coupeville used by island residents and contractors bringing household and construction debris. Tucked right on State Route 20, it’s the kind of place people swing by when clearing out a garage or finishing a small job.
Like most small disposal sites, traffic moves through a single entrance with a staffed booth and a scale somewhere along the drive; expect to pause and be directed where to pull up. Containers and open piles are visible from the road, with recyclables and yard debris often separated from general trash. Weekend afternoons and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, so lines can form; on quieter weekdays the site feels more spread out and easy to navigate. Bring loads that are secure and sorted a bit ahead of time so unloading goes faster.
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Before You Go
- Sort yard waste and recyclables before arriving - Washington facilities commonly require separation and it saves time unloading.
- Plan for weekend lines, especially in spring: arrive early or late in the day if possible to avoid backups.
- Secure and cover loose material ahead of the trip, and flatten boxes or consolidate items to make unloading quicker and reduce trips.
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