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Disposal Facility Hours Change Starting October 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Starting October 6, the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. The facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October beginning October 6, according to the county's public alert.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Public Health — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Health-Public-Health-News-24

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Disposal Facility Hours Change Starting October 2026“Starting October 6, the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, & October.”
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Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will close on first Tuesdays of January, April, July, and October beginning October 6.“Starting October 6, the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, & October.”
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Starting October 6, the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. The facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October beginning October 6, according to the county's public alert.“Starting October 6, the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, & October.”

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Update to Disposal of Toxics Facility Hours Starting October 2026 — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:27:43 -0800
Starting October 6, the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, & October.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5713

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Fresh-pressed apple cider is a favorite fall tradition in Whatcom County. Apple cider that has NOT been pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria that can make people sick. We recommend the following safety steps to keep your cider-making safe and fun.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5706

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Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5701

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An Air Quality Alert and Heat Advisory are in effect for Whatcom County. Wildfire smoke from Canada may reach unhealthy levels this week, and temperatures are expected to reach near 90 degrees in parts of the county Wednesday and Thursday.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5640

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Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5684