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 

If you have not already done so, you will need to open a credit account with Snohomish County. This can be done by completing and submitting a Snohomish County Credit Account Request Form. 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 customer until they have been provided the original, stamped surety bond. To ensure a timely approval be sure to include this with your credit application.

Note: Vactor transactions may only be created for Solid Waste account customers in good stand­ing. You may not post charges to an account of which you or your employer is not registered to through the standard County account applica­tion process.

Step 2: Material Testing

Once you have been informed that your account is approved, you will need to provide chemical analytics on the material you plan on disposing. Testing can be done at any Washington State Department of Ecology Accredited Environmental Laboratories. Local laboratories include, but not limited to:

This list is not an endorsement of these labs. Customers are advised to contact the laboratory prior to sending off a sample to ensure that can provide a complete test. 

Test results must have ALL the following parameters included. Incomplete tests will be rejected.

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. Additional testing may be required depending on the material being disposed. 

Step 3: User Agreement

Customers whose materials are approved then read, sign, and return the Solid Waste Division Waste Decant Facility User Agreement.

Step 4: Vehicle Authorization

Approved customers must 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.