Bulky and 'problem' wastes go to county transfer stations under set rules. SCC 8.56.220 limits loose tires to five per load, bars unaccepted materials, and the county charges by weight, with extra fees for uncovered loads.
SCC 8.56.020 defines 'problem waste' as 'bulky wastes, abandoned vehicles or parts, waste oil, scrap tires, construction and demolition wastes' and similar items needing special handling. At county-owned transfer stations, SCC 8.56.220 sets rules: a ten-mph limit, no scavenging, and disposal restrictions - 'no more than five whole or split tires will be accepted per load' without prior arrangement, and septic pumpings, infectious waste, pharmaceutical waste and animal carcasses will not be accepted. Fees are based on weight where possible (SCC 8.56.185). Under SCC 8.56.210, all loads must be covered or secured, with a $5-$10 uncovered-load surcharge.
Dumping without paying fees or outside designated hours is unlawful (SCC 8.56.220); uncovered loads incur a $5 (=8,000 lb) or $10 surcharge.
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