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Recycling Center
Skagit County Recycling & Transfer Station
14104 Ovenell Rd, Mt Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1570This is the Skagit County Recycling & Transfer Station in Mount Vernon, a local spot people use to drop off household recyclables and yard debris. Neighbors bringing carload-sized loads and small trailers tend to use it most, especially during yard-cleanup season.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be ready to pull into lanes for sorting; the site is the size of a neighborhood transfer yard with several large bays and outdoor roll-off containers. Recycling containers sit off to one side while green waste and bulky items have separate piles or areas. Signage points to where different materials go, and vehicles often line up on weekends and spring clean-up times.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort paper, cardboard, cans, plastics, and yard debris before getting there so unloading goes quickly.
- Bring gloves and a tarp for loose debris - wind can scatter lightweight stuff and bays are gravelly and dusty.
- Plan for weekend crowds: arrive early in the morning or midweek if possible to avoid long lines and wait times.
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