Skagit County Solid Waste

08/13/2026

📬 The August Skagit County Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter is here!

Our latest newsletter is packed with ideas, resources, and upcoming events to help you reduce waste, reuse what you have, and recycle right.

🌱 Inside this month’s newsletter:
• A look back at our recycling and waste reduction outreach at the Skagit County Fair
• Ask a Master Recycler dates for August, September, and October
• Save the date for our Annual Clothing Swap on September 29
• Back-to-school ideas for upcycling school supplies and packing a lower-waste lunch
• Tips for cleaning, repairing, reusing, and recycling old backpacks
• Get ready for Food Waste Prevention Week, September 28–October 4
• Updates on Washington’s proposed statewide recycling and composting collection lists
• Upcoming local events, including Fix-It Days and Clothing Donation Day
• Plus, a few of our favorite resources and articles from around the web!

♻️ Whether you’re getting ready for the school year, trying to keep more food out of the trash, or looking for ways to give old items a second life, there’s something for everyone.

👉 Read the August newsletter:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASKAGITCO/bulletins/424251c

What’s one small waste-reduction habit you’re working on this month? Share it with us below! 💚

August Solid Waste Newsletter Skagit County, Washington sent this bulletin at 08/11/2026 09:30 AM PDT Division News Connecting with Fairgoers at the Skagit County Fair We had a great time bringing recycling and waste reduction education to the Skagit County Fair last week! Our outreach booth was set...

08/08/2026

08/04/2026

The Skagit County Fair is almost here! 🎡🌽

Whether you're coming for the agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, the new children's activity zone, or even the emus!! Be sure to stop by the Skagit County Solid Waste Division's Outreach & Education booth in Barn D Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Our team will be available throughout the fair to answer your questions about:
♻️ Recycling right
🌱 Composting at home
🗑️ Proper waste disposal
…and other local recycling and solid waste resources.

We look forward to seeing you at the fair and helping you make waste-wise choices at home and in our community!

07/27/2026

♻️ New resource hub!

We’ve updated our Linktree to make it easier for Skagit County residents to find local solid waste and recycling resources — all in one place.

Explore recycling information, waste reduction tips, programs, events, and more!

Providing waste reduction & disposal information to residents of Skagit County.

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

Very pleased to have been part of this wonderful community event again this year!

The 19th iteration of Concrete Youth Activity Day took over the town on Thursday. It featured 50 vendors, four food stations and had about 350 visitors this year.

07/13/2026

📣 Fresh off the press—our latest Skagit County Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter is here! ♻️

Looking for practical tips to reduce waste, recycle right, and make the most of local recycling and disposal programs? We've packed this edition with helpful information, seasonal reminders, upcoming events, and resources to help you keep Skagit County clean and beautiful.

Whether you're a longtime recycling pro or just looking to pick up a few new tips, we hope you'll find something useful!

📖 Check it out here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASKAGITCO/bulletins/41d6a15

If you enjoy it, please consider sharing it with your friends, family, or neighbors—it helps us reach more people with important recycling and waste reduction information!

July Solid Waste Newsletter Skagit County, Washington sent this bulletin at 07/07/2026 12:18 PM PDT Division News Ask a Master Recycler Get your recycling questions answered Skagit County Master Composter Recyclers will be available one Saturday each month from April through October, 10 a.m. to 2 p....

07/02/2026

Happy Fourth of July weekend, Skagit County! Please be sure to practice safe (and legal!) firework activities and remember that there is currently an active burn ban in unincorporated Skagit County.

County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the holiday. The Guemes Island ferry will run on the usual Saturday PEAK schedule on July 4th.

Due to holiday schedules and staff shortages, the County transfer stations will have slightly different schedules for this weekend:

Sauk Transfer Site
7/2 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/3 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/4 Holiday Closure
7/5 Holiday Closure

Clear Lake Compactor site
7/3 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
7/4 Holiday Closure
7/5 Holiday Closure
7/6 9:15 am - 6:00 pm

Skagit County Transfer Facility (Ovenell)
7/4 ONLY Holiday Closure
All other days- Regular Hours 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

07/02/2026

Before hitting the road, take a few extra minutes to secure loose items with straps, cargo nets or tarps and double check that everything is safely in place. Even on short trips, unsecured items can shift or fly out onto the roadway.
Always secure your load to help set a safe example for others on the road, and remind friends and family to safely secure their belongings before heading out.
Call 911 if you see dangerous loads that could cause a crash or injury.

Learn more about how you can help keep our roads safe at www.SecureLoadsWA.org

06/30/2026

Tips for secure loads

Secure items in your truck or trailer every time you hit the road. Even if it’s a short trip. Even if you’re going slow. Even if the items seem heavy enough to stay put.

Here are a few simple ways to help keep your load secure before hitting the road:

• Keep cargo nets, straps, tarps and bungee cords in your vehicle so they’re ready when you need them.

• Tie down and secure loose items directly to your truck or trailer.

• Cover and seal boxes, bags and containers with tarps or cargo nets.

• Lay tall items flat and place lighter items underneath heavier cargo to help prevent shifting.

• Double check your load before driving off and after longer trips or stops.