The Chelan-Douglas Health District Solid Waste program works to prevent the spread of illness through proper disposal of garbage, compost, recyclables, and other solid waste products from everyday life. Solid waste facilities in Chelan and Douglas Counties are licensed annually and periodically inspected by Environmental Health staff. Solid waste facilities include landfills, transfer stations, drop boxes, and compost facilities. Fees are assessed, based on the type of facility and/or solid waste activity. Environmental Health Solid Waste staff also respond to complaints from the public concerning improper disposal of solid waste. For more information contact us online or call 509-886-6404.
Residential Sharps Disposal Locations
The following places will take residential sharps only. They will not accept sharps from businesses such as medical or dental clinics. All sharps must be in safe, acceptable containers with tight fitting lids. Plastic bags and pop bottles are not acceptable. These facilities may refuse to accept improperly contained sharps. Loose sharps are not acceptable. Times and days may change and facilities may be closed for holidays or other reasons. Please call ahead.
Bridgeport Residents
Community Recycling Center; 1007 Fairview Ave. Bridgeport
Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:00 am – noon, of each month.
For information, call City Hall 686-4041.
East Wenatchee Area
City of East Wenatchee; 271 9th St. East Wenatchee
Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, excluding holidays. Check in with the front desk.
For information, call the City at 884-9515.
Mansfield Residents
Community Recycling Center; Railroad Ave., Mansfield
Open 2nd and 4th Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month, 9:00 am – noon.
For information, call Town Hall at 683-1112.
Rock Island Residents
Community Recycling Center; 23 S. Garden Ave.
Open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm and Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
For information, call City Hall 884-1261.
Waterville Residents
Community Recycling Center; 720 N. Chelan Ave.
Open Tuesday and Saturday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For information, call Town Hall at 745-8871.
Greater Wenatchee, Chelan, And Douglas County Area
South Wenatchee Transfer Station; 1421 S. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Check in at the office window.
For information, call 662-8885.
Chelan County Solid Waste Department – 509-667-6415
Douglas County Solid Waste Department – (509) 886-0899
Solid Waste Permit Application Process
Environmental Health staff reviews all new, modification, and renewal solid waste permits. However, Chelan-Douglas Health District uses Washington Department of Ecology applications.
Solid Waste Permit Application (New Project)
Application for Modification of Solid Waste Handling Permit
Renewal Application for a Solid Waste Permit
Complete the appropriate form and submit to our office via email to ehsupport@cdhd.wa.gov. Please contact Brian Dickey at 509-886-6418 or brian.dickey@cdhd.wa.gov for details.
Recycling
Confused about recycling? Ask the Waste Wizard! Sustainable NCW has developed the Waste Wizard so you can search for anything you are looking to recycle, donate or properly dispose of!
Complaints
Have a solid waste complaint? Please fill out our online Report a Complaint form or call (509) 886-6400.
