Relief for those still cleaning up from flooding
December 19, 2011 · Updated 8:25 AM
King County Council has extended the fee waiver for disposal of flood debris from this month’s winter storms for and 30 additional days.
Residents from Issaquah still cleaning up from the floods will be able to dispose of flood-damaged debris for free through February 26.
Flood debris collection stations were established in six communities hit hard by the flooding – Carnation, Duvall, Issaquah, North Bend, Pacific and Snoqualmie.
More than 790 tons of debris was collected in 10 days.
The King County Solid Waste Division will provide vouchers to residents who suffered flood damage for free disposal of debris at any of King County’s garbage transfer stations.
On January 22, the State of Washington also asked for a federal disaster declaration in King County and eight other counties that will allow federal assistance for families, unemployment benefits, Small Business Administration loans, farm loans and hazard mitigation.
For more information about obtaining a free disposal voucher, call 206-296-4466.
For transfer stations visit www.your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste
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