New Household Hazardous Waste Facility Opens In East Wenatchee

Douglas County residents can now safely dispose of paints, chemicals, and electronics at the new facility on Batterman Road.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Douglas County has opened a new Household Moderate Risk Waste Facility in East Wenatchee, providing residents with a free and environmentally responsible option to dispose of hazardous household items like paints, chemicals, and electronic waste. The $1.4 million facility, funded through grants and the county's solid waste department, will be open on Mondays, Thursdays, and the third Saturday of each month.

Why it matters

The new facility aims to reduce illegal dumping and provide a more cost-effective approach to collecting hazardous waste materials in the region. It represents an important step in promoting proper disposal and environmental stewardship for Douglas County residents.

The details

The Household Moderate Risk Waste Facility is located at 6114 Batterman Road in East Wenatchee. It will accept a variety of household hazardous items including appliances, batteries, electronic waste, health care items, lawn and garden chemicals, certain paint products, passenger vehicle tires, and fluorescent lights. The facility is managed and operated by the Douglas County Solid Waste Department.

  • The facility will have its grand opening on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
  • Regular hours of operation will be each Monday, Thursday, and the 3rd Saturday every month from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The players

Douglas County Solid Waste Department

The department that manages and operates the new Household Moderate Risk Waste Facility.

Becky Piepel

The Douglas County Solid Waste Program Director who said funding for the $1.4 million project was provided through grants and the county's solid waste department.

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What they’re saying

“Funding for the $1.4 million project was provided through the Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance (LSWFA) program, the WM Host Agreement, grant funding, and reserves from the Douglas County Solid Waste Department.”

— Becky Piepel, Douglas County Solid Waste Program Director

What’s next

The facility will begin accepting items from businesses at a later date to be determined.

The takeaway

The new Household Moderate Risk Waste Facility in East Wenatchee provides Douglas County residents with a free and convenient way to properly dispose of hazardous household items, helping to reduce illegal dumping and promote environmental responsibility in the region.