Recycling

Aluminum & Tin Cans

Aluminum and tin cans are accepted at the 24-hour recycling trailer, Community Recycling Centers, and Zacher Processing Facility. 

Appliance Recycling

Douglas County Solid Waste is now accepting household appliances for recycling at all county recycling centers and the Zacher Processing Facility. A small fee applies. 

Accepted Household Appliances (Freon-Free): $15.00 fee per appliance

• Microwaves 
• Hot water heaters 
• Stoves 
• Dishwashers 
• Grills 
• Washers & Dryers 

Accepted Appliances Containing Freon: $30.00 fee per appliance

• Freezers 
• Household refrigerators (Note: RV refrigerators are not accepted) 
• Air conditioning units (Note: RV air conditioners are not accepted) 

Pricing

Prices vary by location. For recycling centers within city or town limits, please contact the respective city hall for pricing information and payment options. Zacher Processing Facility Pricing: $15 for non-Freon appliances; $30 for Freon-containing appliances

Batteries

All types of batteries (except Tesla batteries) can be accepted at the Community Recycling Centers and Zacher Processing Facility. 

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Cardboard

Clean, flattened cardboard is accepted at all 24-hour recycling trailers. No food soiled or wet cardboard can be accepted.

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Recyclable Electronics

Residential households, small business, charities, school districts and small government offices can recycle accepted electronics through the state's E-Cycle Washington Program. The items are disassembled, and the parts are recycled into new, useable items. 

Where: Currently the Douglas County Solid Waste Zacher Processing Facility in East Wenatchee is the only location that can accept electronics for recycling. 

Accepted Items:

• Televisions
• Computers
• Computer monitors
• CD ROMs
• Connecting cables and wires
• Hard drives
• Laptops
• Mother boards
• Scanners
• Zip drives
• Tablets
• E-readers
• Portable DVD players

Non-Recyclable Electronics

Unfortunately, computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice and printers are not included in this program. These items can and should be recycled as well. Drop-off locations for peripherals such as keyboards, mice and printers, are:

• Salvation Army 509.662.5103 - 1219 Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA
• Pacific Power Batteries 509.663.6100 - 742 S. Mission Wenatchee, WA 
• Wenatchee Goodwill 509.663.7636 - 830 S. Mission Wenatchee, WA  
• E. Wen Goodwill509.884.1906 - 620 Grant Rd E. Wenatchee, WA
• YWCA 509.423.7599 231 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA

Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Effective January 1, 2026 we are unable to accept fluorescent tubes and mercury-containing lightbulbs at all recycling locations due to the LightRecyle Washington program currently being in transition.   The Washington State Department of Ecology is working to identify a new LightRecyle program. Read more here. Version OptionsRecyclingHeadline

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Paint Recycling

Residents of Douglas County can use the Recycling Centers listed below that are designated drop-off sites for Washington's PaintCare Paint Stewardship Program. 

*10 GALLON LIMIT PER DROP-OFF*

Accepted

The following are PaintCare products included in the program. When purchased, the PaintCare fee is applied. These products are accepted at no additional cost when dropped off at PaintCare's participating drop-off sites.

• Interior and exterior architectural paints: latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel (including textured coatings)
• Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)
• Primers, sealers, undercoaters
• Stains
• Shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
• Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellents (not tar or bitumen-based)
• Metal coatings, rust preventatives
• Field and lawn paints

Not Accepted

The following are non-PaintCare products and are not included in the program. When purchased, the PaintCare fee is not applied. They are not accepted at PaintCare's participating drop-off sites.

• Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents
• Aerosol paints (spray cans)
• Auto and marine paints
• Art and craft paints
• Caulking compounds, epozies, glues, adhesives
• Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins
• Wood preservatives (containing pesticides)
• Roof patch and repair
• Asphalt, tar and bitumen-based products
• 2-component coatings
• Deck cleaners
• Traffic and road marking paints
• Industrial Maintenance (IM) coatings
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (shop application) paints and finishes
• Containers that are leaking or empty, and containers without the original printed manufacturer's label are not accepted at retail drop-off sites

***Businesses, organizations, and household with 100 gallons or more can request a free large volume pickup. Visit: www.paintcare.org/large-volume-pickup to learn more and request a pickup.***

To Be Accepted at Drop-Off:

• Products must be in their original containers
• No larger than 5 gallons in size
• Must have the original manufacturer's printed label on the container
• Must be covered with a secured lid   

Paint Recycling Locations

Paint can be recycled at all Douglas County Community Recycling Centers and the Zacher Processing Facility. View Locations.

NOTE: Please call ahead to confirm business hours and ask if they can accept the type and amount of paint you'd like to recycle. Once the paint recycling bin at a facility has been filled, they cannot accept any more used product until the bin has been replaced. These locations accept ALL brands of paint. Sites DO NOT accept aerosols (spray paint), leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers.

Paper & Clean Paper Food Containers

Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phonebooks, paperback books, mail (plastic window envelopes ok), paper bags, and food boxes. Empty and clean paper cups, cartons, and boxes can all be recycled at the 24-hour recycling trailers.

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Please do NOT bring:

• Plastic-lined or waxy cups or containers
• Food-soiled or wet paper
• Shredded paper

Plastic

Bottle shape with screw-off lid preferred. Only PETE #1 and HDPE #2 plastics are accepted. DO NOT put small plastic lids in the recycling, they should be thrown away. These can all be recycled at the 24-hour recycling trailers.

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"Sharps" such as needles or syringes can be taken to these drop-off sites listed below.

Accepted are residential sharps only, no other medical waste, and must be in approved "Sharps Waste Container" which may be purchased at a local pharmacy. A leak-proof, rigid, puncture-resistant plastic container such as a liquid detergent bottle can be used. Once full, reinforce the lid the heavy-duty tape (duct tape), and label the container.

• East Wenatchee City Hall - 509.884.9515 - 741 9th St. E. Wenatchee, WA
• Recycling Centers - Call before driving to ensure they are open
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - held by Douglas County Solid Waste. Next Event: April 20, 2024
• South Wenatchee Transfer Station 509.662.8885 1421 - S. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

Additional Locations can be found at: www.safeneedledisposal.org

Douglas County's waste tire collection relies on a state-level recycling program. Waste tires can be dropped off at the Solid Waste Zacher Processing Center during its operating hours. Please note the following:

• We only accept passenger vehicle tires and prefer to have the rim removed. 
• A maximum of 10 tires can be dropped off load. 
• No tractor, airplane, forklift, or semi truck tires.
• We are now charging a small $5.00 fee per tire.

Waste tires are also accepted at the annual Free Disposal Day. Visit the Collection Events page for more information and to request a ticket when they are available. 

Businesses

Some private businesses will accept tires for a small fee. Please call to confirm. 

• Discount Tires 509.665.0759 - 1914 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 
• Les Schwab 509.884.2414 - 301 Grant Rd East Wenatchee, WA