Authorization to use the Vactor Waste Decant Facility will be given to any new vendor or governmental agency that completes all aspects of the Solid Waste Division authorization process and is approved by Snohomish County. To gain access to the facility, new customers will need to complete the following steps:

Step 1: Snohomish County Credit Account Request

Customers that wish to use the facility must get prior approval from Solid Waste Division by filling out a Snohomish County Credit Account Request Form, along with the Vactor portion of the form, AND providing chemical analytics on the material they wish to dispose. For more information on accepted materials and our chemical threshold levels see our Acceptance Policy section below. 

Customers must complete this application for credit with Snohomish County Department of Finance, including appropriate bonding to become a part of the automated billing system prior to access being granted. Please note that Snohomish County Department of Finance cannot approve a new customers until they have been provided the original, stamped surety bond. To ensure a timely approval be sure to include this with your credit application.

Step 2: Notification of Approval

The chemical analytics will be reviewed by Solid Waste Division staff. Customers will be notified on whether they are approved to dispose within five (5) days of submitting tests.

Step 3: Authorization

Once the application for credit AND the chemical analytics have been approved, customers must:

• Read, sign and return the Solid Waste Division Vactor Waste Decant Facility User Agreement 
• Complete a Vehicle Authorization Form along with a Statement of Authorization on company letterhead with the contact information of the designated person(s) authorized to use the account. Both authorization forms must be provided at least one (1) working day prior to use of a site.