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There's just too much dump at the dump.

All Snohomish County Solid Waste transfer stations and drop boxes will temporarily close May 7-8 and May 14-15 to clear out excess refuse that has become a health, safety, and environmental issue for customers and staff.

According to a news release, the emergency closures will allow county staff to remove more of the refuse backlog that has steadily built up since the first of the year due to a shortage of shipping containers and staffing issues with county contractors.

"These temporary closures will allow us to stay focused on our top priorities: th...