SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Skagit County officials have lifted all flood-related evacuation orders.
Officials say the Skagit River has receded below the flood stage, and if you are able to safely return home, you are allowed to do so.
The county reminds locals to be cautious of potential hazards like road closures and contaminated flood waters.
Do not drive through any road closure signs.
Skagit County households affected by recent flooding can begin to dispose of debris for free starting Friday, Dec. 19 at the Skagit County Recycling and Transfer Station (14104 Ovenell Road, Mount Vernon).
The site operates Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The facility will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Here’s what items will be accepted, free of charge:
- Drywall
- Insulation
- Flooring/Carpet
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Similar household items
- Select household hazardous waste
Make sure you sort your debris. Applicances and hazardous waste or material must be separated.
Household hazardous waste will only be accepted Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at this location.
Items that are NOT accepted are:
- Tires
- Vehicles
- Asbestos
- Household Trash
- Items not damaged by flooding
- Trees or other woody debris
Only flood-related debris will be accepted at no cost.
Sauk Transfer Station will be able to accept small loads of flood-related debris at no cost.
Larger loads may be sent to the Transfer Station on Ovenell.
The Sauk Transfer Station (50796 State Route 20, Concrete) is open Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Free disposal of flood-damaged items will be available through January 16, 2026.
The Skagit River crested at approximately 30 feet in both Concrete and Mount Vernon around 8 p.m. on Dec. 17.
River levels are expected to continue receding and should remain below flood stage at least through Dec. 25.
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