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More people using new MRWF than expected

More people using new MRWF than expected

More than 26 tons of household hazardous waste has been collected since the beginning of the year at the new Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility.

Posted: August 31, 2020

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Dryden Transfer Station to close 10 days for repairs

Dryden Transfer Station to close 10 days for repairs

From June 1 through June 10, the Dryden Transfer Station will be closed to all customers so a contractor can make needed repairs. The facility will re-open on June 11.

Posted: May 15, 2020

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Commissioners call for bids on brush grinding contract

Commissioners call for bids on brush grinding contract

Commissioners on April 28 approved a call for bids on a brush grinding contract for the brush sites at the Dryden and Chelan transfer stations as well as at the Leavenworth site.

Posted: April 30, 2020

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County brush yards now closed to general public

County brush yards now closed to general public

Drop-off brush yards at both the Dryden and Chelan transfer stations are now closed to the general public in response to social distancing policies that have been mandated by the governor.

Posted: March 26, 2020

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Dryden, Chelan transfer stations to reduce public hours

Dryden, Chelan transfer stations to reduce public hours

UPDATED 3/26/20: Out of an abundance of caution over COVID-19, hours and services at both the Dryden and Chelan transfer stations have been reduced for the general public. Brush yards are closed to the general public at the two facilities.

Posted: March 17, 2020

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County to build second tipping floor at Dryden Transfer Station

County to build second tipping floor at Dryden Transfer Station

Bids are due on Feb. 25 for the construction of a second tipping floor at the Dryden Transfer Station.

Posted: January 22, 2020

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Businesses with hazardous waste have a new option for disposal

Businesses with hazardous waste have a new option for disposal

Clean Harbors Environmental Services of Kent, a contractor with Chelan County Public Works, will be visiting the area about once a month to pick up hazardous material from businesses at the county’s new Moderate Risk Waste Facility. Appointments for pick-up must be scheduled with Clean Harbors.

Posted: January 02, 2020

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New Moderate Risk Waste Facility opens Dec. 6

New Moderate Risk Waste Facility opens Dec. 6

The new Moderate Risk Waste Facility is open year round to all Chelan County residents.

Posted: December 04, 2019

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Fees to increase Oct. 11 at Leavenworth brush drop-off site

Fees to increase Oct. 11 at Leavenworth brush drop-off site

The fees charged at the Chelan County brush drop-off site in Leavenworth will increase beginning Oct. 11.

Posted: September 26, 2019

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 15
    May 2024
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Assessor's Office Community Meeting: Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee

    Posted by: Chelan County Assessor

    Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested parties to attend one of four community meetings scheduled this spring throughout the county.

    Chelan County Fire District 3 station
  • 13
    May 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

  • 10
    May 2024
    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

    Lot Drawing for Candidates

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Lot drawing for candidates placement on the ballot.

    Chelan County Elections Office
  • 08
    May 2024
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on May 8, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, ES Conference Room.
  • 06
    May 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Elections: Candidate Filing Week

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Candidate filing week.