MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Service at the Southwest Recycling & Transfer Station (SWRTS) in Mountlake Terrace is currently closed due to an explosion inside a refuse transport container that took place at 10:35 a.m. today. No visitors or staff were hurt during the incident.
Fire crews are currently on the scene due to heavy smoke and fumes. Solid Waste customers are being directed to the Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station (ARTS) at 10700 Minuteman Dr., in south Everett.
“We are grateful to our quick-thinking Solid Waste staff members who helped to respond to this emergency and to fire crews who quickly responded to the scene,” said Snohomish County Public Works Director Kelly Snyder. “We are working with the fire department to determine the cause and assessing the damage to the facility. We will work to reopen the facility as soon as possible.”
To find a complete list of other Snohomish County Solid Waste facilities, visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/465/Facility-Locations.
About Snohomish County Public Works: Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for approximately 1,600 miles of county roads, more than 200 bridges and manages about 200 traffic control signals. The department also processes nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year.
Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201.
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks or follow the department on Facebook and Twitter for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.
Source: Snohomish County Public Works
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
