Solid Waste Division
Division Manager: Margo Gillaspy
Construction and Demolition Debris
Save money through reuse and recycling!
Recycling construction and demolition materials (also known as C&D or CDL) is usually cheaper than trash disposal. You may also find places that will pay you for some materials or take them for free.
Recyclable or reusable materials may include wood, metal, concrete, bricks, lumber, asphalt shingles, carpet, drywall, polystyrene (Styrofoam), cardboard, glass, plastic, and soil. Contact potential recycling and reuse facilities ahead of time, and describe materials carefully. Ask about hours, fees, and any special instructions.
The Skagit County Transfer & Recycling Station accepts construction and demolition debris as garbage. Size restrictions apply.
Please note: Due to size restrictions, construction and demolition debris are not accepted at our Sauk and Clear Lake sites.
- 2x6, 2x4, and smaller lumber shall be no longer than 8 feet
- 4x4, 4x6, 4x8 or similar lumber shall be no longer than 6 feet
- Larger lumber or poles shall be no longer than 4 feet
- Plywood or other flat materials shall be no larger than 4 square feet
Materials that are not accepted at the Skagit County disposal sites include:
- Petroleum contaminated soils
- Grease – food preparation wastes
- Asbestos containing materials
- Catalyst
- Sod, seeds, bulb, or sawdust
- Hazardous, liquid, or chemical wastes
- Creosote wood
- Wall metal pipe or structural steel
Solid Waste Flow Control
Skagit County Code (SCC 12.18) requires that solid waste generated or collected in Skagit County be delivered to a designated disposal site within the County. Certain exceptions exist, such as for designated recyclable materials delivered to a recycling or composting facility, and for wastes that are not accepted at the designated disposal sites. Waste generated in a city or town must also comply with these flow control requirements.
CDL Recycling, Reuse, and Disposal Options
The following is a list of companies in Skagit County that provide recycling, reuse, and disposal of construction and demolition debris. Please contact the companies below for specific information on what is accepted. This a partial list of companies and is not an endorsement of the companies listed.
If your business accepts these materials for recycling or reuse, and would like to be added on this list please contact Margo Gillaspy or (320) 416-1578 to be added.
| Location | Hours | Notes | |
| Recycling/Compost | |||
| Rita Street Applicance Recycling 360-855-2030 |
211 W Woodworth St Sedro-Woolley |
Accepts appliances for recycling and resell. Call ahead for details and fees. | |
| Skagit Appliance Recycling 360-540-5825 |
1152 State Rt. 20 Sedro-Woolley |
Mon-Sat: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Accepts applicances for recycling and resell. Most items free to drop-off. Pick-up service also available. |
| Skagit River Steel & Recycling 360-757-6096 | email |
1265 S Anacortes St. Burlington |
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Provides drop-off recycling services of a variety of materials such as scrap metals, newspaper, cardboard, paper products, plastics, non-ferrous materials, and glass. Also provides demolition services. Call or email for more information. |
| Lautenbach Industries 360-757-4000 |
13084 Ball Road Mount Vernon |
Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Provides demolition, hauling, and recycling services of a variety of construction and demolition debris such as wood, concrete, asphalt, metal, sheetrock, roofing, and landclearing debris |
| Pallet Services 1-800-769-2245 | email |
12926 Farm to Market Road Mount Vernon |
Provides pallet recycling services | |
| Skagit Soils 360-424-0199 |
13260 Ball Road Mount Vernon |
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Accepts green waste and food waste for recycling. Under 10 ft in length and 2 ft in diameter. Compostable plastics are not accepted. Also accept dirt, rock, sod, and small pieces of concrete and sod for recycling, must be separte from green waste. |
| Sunland Bark & Topsoil 360-293-7188 |
12469 Reservation Road Anacortes |
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat: 8:00 - 4:00 pm (hours vary seasonally) |
Accepts brush & tree trimmings, dirt & rocks, sod, stumps, and concrete. No horsetails, grass clippings, or large quanities of leaves. |
| Disposal | |||
| Clear Lake Compactor Site 360-856-5083 |
23202 Howey Road Clear Lake |
Fri-Mon: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Closed on holidays |
Accepts household solid waste ($6 for 32 gallons), free household recycling, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil and antifreeze. No construction debris accepted |
| Skagit County Transfer Station 360-416-1570 |
14104 Ovenell Road Mount Vernon |
Everyday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Closed on holidays |
General waste $89/ton with $10 minimum, household recycling free, appliances accepted for a fee. Some size restrictions exist, please call for details. |
| Skagit County HHW Facility Hazardous Waste 360-416-1580 |
14104 Ovenell Road | Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 1st Sat of the month: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Accepts 25 gallons of household hazardous waste per month for free. Exampes of accepted waste include: various cleaners, fluorescent lightbulbs, used oil and anifreeze, NiCad batteries, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. |
Skagit County Small Quantity Generator |
14101 Ovenell Road | 3rd Wednesday of each month: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | A business that generates less than 220 pounds (about 25 gallons) of most types of chemical wastes may qualify as a “Small Quantity Generator” (SQG) and dispose of those wastes through the County’s SQG program. Please call 360-416-1580 for more details. |
| Sauk Transfer Station 360-853-8810 |
50795 State Route 20 Concrete |
Thurs-Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed on holidays |
General waste $89/ton with $10 minimum, household recycling free, appliances accepted for a fee. No construction debris accepted |
| Reuse | |||
| Skagit Building Salvage 360-428-9402 | email |
17994 State Route 536 | Mon-Sat: 10:00 am-5:30 pm Sun: 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
Accepts a wide range of reusable building materials. Please call the store to dicuss the items. Also provides deconstruction and salvage services. Pickups of higher value material can be arranged. |
| Skagit Habitat for Humanity 360-428-9402 |
1022 Riverside Drive Mount Vernon |
Tues-Sat: 10:00 am-6:00 pm | Donated materials must be in good condition for reuse. Provides donation pickup services. |
| Online Materials Exhanges | |||