EVERETT—Snohomish County residents impacted by recent flood conditions can now dispose of flood-damaged household items at no charge at county solid waste facilities through its flood voucher program that ends January 18, 2026.
The voucher program is authorized under county code during a state of emergency when safe and rapid removal of garbage would help maintain public health and safety. The voucher program applies to Snohomish County households directly impacted by the December flooding. The program does not apply to businesses and is in effect until Jan. 18, 2026.
“Our hearts continue to go out to our friends and neighbors throughout the county who have suffered damage and loss through the recent devastating floods,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “As with any large-scale disaster, the risks to everyone’s health and damage to our environment is high. We expect that this flood voucher program will help mitigate those risks by helping people quickly dispose of their garbage by eliminating the solid waste tip fee.”
Residents do not have to present formal documentation or proof of damage to receive a voucher. Addresses will be recorded at the time of voucher redemption to support post-event reporting and evaluation. Customers may bring multiple loads but must have one voucher per load. Lists of acceptable flood-damaged household materials and other restrictions and drop-off locations are printed on the voucher.
Accepted items include carpets, mattresses, clothes, furniture, water-soaked plasterboard, appliances (except for refrigerators and freezers), and incidental paint and small amounts of household hazardous waste. The vouchers do not cover discarding wood waste, yard debris, rocks or soils, concrete or demolition debris, and large animal carcasses.
Residents are encouraged to call their waste haulers if they have suffered substantial damage and need large drop-off containers. A separate voucher is required for each load taken for disposal. If coordinating with waste haulers for larger container disposal, please note that the voucher only eliminates the solid waste tip fee,not the cost of providing and hauling the box, and that the box must contain only flood-damaged materials eligible for the program.
Residents can obtain flood vouchers at the following locations:
- American Red Cross
1010 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 202, Everett, Wash.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F - Snohomish County Courthouse -Sheriff’s Office
4th Floor, Courthouse
3000 Rockefeller, Everett, Wash.
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., M-F - Granite Falls Police Department
205 S. Granite Ave, Granite Falls, Wash.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., M-Th; 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Friday - Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office North Precinct
15100 – 40th Ave NE, Marysville, Wash.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., M-F - Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office South Precinct
9901 24th Pl W, Suite B, Everett, Wash.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., M-F - Snohomish Police Department
230 Maple Ave, Snohomish, Wash.
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., M-F - Stanwood Police Department
8727 – 271st NW, Stanwood, Wash.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1 – 5 p.m., M-F - Snohomish County Sheriff East Precinct (and Sultan PD)
515 Main St, Sultan, Wash.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-Th.; 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Friday
This list is subject to change. Please visit the county solid waste webpage for additional flood voucher information, facility locations, hours and other information at Solid Waste | Snohomish County, WA – Official Website.
The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management is also hosting in-person events to collect flood damage information about privately owned homes, farms, and businesses. Flood vouchers will be available to residents at the following events:
- Evergreen State Fair Park, Longhouse Building
14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, Wash.
3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
- Startup Event Center
14315 366th Ave. SE, Startup, Wash.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
Source: Snohomish County Government
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
