Roof collapse forces closure of King County Solid Waste Division's Skykomish Drop Box

Heavy snow caused the collapse of a roof at King County Solid Waste Division's Skykomish disposal site this afternoon, forcing the indefinite closure of the Skykomish Drop Box.

On Friday, inspectors will survey and evaluate the damage to the facility located at 74324 NE Old Cascade Highway, in Skykomish.

Customers can use Snohomish County's Sultan Drop Box, at 33014 Cascade View Drive, in Sultan which is open Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sat-Sun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on Snohomish County Solid Waste Facilities, including directions, visit the Web site at www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Public_Works/Divisions/SolidWaste/Facilities/.

For more information about King County's Solid Waste Division, visit the Web site at http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/facilities/transfer.asp. Updated information is also available by calling 206-296-4466, or toll-free 1-800-325-6165, ext. 6-4466.