Upcoming Snohomish County Solid Waste Disposal Fee Changes – Effective January 1, 2026
Snohomish County Council has approved an increase in solid waste disposal fees at all county-operated transfer stations beginning January 1, 2026. These changes will affect Monroe customers who receive solid waste collection services from Republic Services or Waste Management, as collected waste is processed through Snohomish County’s system. Recycling services and Household Hazardous Waste disposal for residential customers will remain available at no charge. The average customer can expect to see a $3–$4 increase in their monthly garbage bill.
Other 2026 disposal fee changes are shown below:
Fee | 2025 | 2026 |
Minimum fee for disposing at transfer station/drop box (up to 360 lbs) | $20 | $30 |
Tipping fee for self-haul at transfer stations | $105/ton | $160/ton |
Disposal fee at drop box sites | $20/cubic yard | $30/cubic yard |
Vactor waste disposal | $567/load | $598/load |
Hard-to-handle waste | $200/ton | $250/ton |
Unsecured load | $5 or $10 depending on type of vehicle | $20 or $25 depending on type of vehicle |
Snohomish County’s Solid Waste Division manages seven public facilities and processes approximately 670,000 tons of waste each year. Disposal fees fund the operation of these facilities, which are not supported by tax dollars. This adjustment—the first since 2009—will help the County maintain service levels and ensure long-term system sustainability.
For more information about the approved fee changes and how they may impact your bill, visit bit.ly/SWFeeChanges.
The City of Monroe is sharing this information to help customers prepare for the upcoming change.