North County Recycling & Transfer Station
19600 63rd Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223
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Not yet confirmed: we couldn’t check these details against a current source.
- Mattresses and box springs are accepted as garbage. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
- Furniture (couches, tables, beds) is accepted as garbage. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
- Tires accepted as garbage, limit 5 per visit; oversize tires must be cut. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
- Dryers and washers are accepted as recycling. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
- Microwave ovens are accepted as recycling; remove the glass turntable. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
- Scrap metal is accepted as recycling. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
- TVs, computers and monitors are not accepted; contact electronic recyclers. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
- Refrigerators and freezers are not accepted at county facilities; see refrigerator rack card. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab))
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Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Mattresses
AcceptedFees apply| Garbage minimum (360 lb or less) | $30.00 per visit |
|---|---|
| Garbage per ton over 360 lb | $160.00 |
Box springs
AcceptedFees apply| Garbage minimum (360 lb or less) | $30.00 per visit |
|---|---|
| Garbage per ton over 360 lb | $160.00 |
Couches
AcceptedFees apply| Garbage minimum (360 lb or less) | $30.00 per visit |
|---|---|
| Garbage per ton over 360 lb | $160.00 |
Furniture
AcceptedFees apply| Garbage minimum (360 lb or less) | $30.00 per visit |
|---|---|
| Garbage per ton over 360 lb | $160.00 |
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Garbage minimum (360 lb or less) | $30.00 per visit |
|---|---|
| Garbage per ton over 360 lb | $160.00 |
- Limit 5 per visit; oversize tires cut into smaller pieces.
Washers and dryers
AcceptedFree (documented)- Free for residential customers only.
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Free for residential customers only.
- Preparation: Remove the glass turntable; must be at least 85% metal.
Exercise equipment
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Treadmills: recycled if at least 85% metal and 8 feet or less; plastic ones go as (paid) garbage.
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)- Free for residential customers only.
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)- Free for residential customers only.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- No hybrid vehicle batteries; car batteries limit 3 per visit.
- Free for residential customers only.
Refrigerators and freezers
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Televisions
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Computers
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Solid Waste Fees (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- Garbage: $30 minimum for 360 lb or less; $160 per ton over 360 lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- Recycle areas at county stations are free for residential customers only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- County stations accept materials from residents of unincorporated Snohomish County and participating cities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are accepted as garbage. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Furniture (couches, tables, beds) is accepted as garbage. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Tires accepted as garbage, limit 5 per visit; oversize tires must be cut. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Appliances that are 85% metal are accepted as recycling; no refrigerators, freezers or anything with Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Dryers and washers are accepted as recycling. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Microwave ovens are accepted as recycling; remove the glass turntable. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Treadmills: garbage if plastic; recycling if at least 85% metal and 8 feet or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard is accepted as recycling; pizza boxes go in garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal is accepted as recycling. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Auto and household batteries are accepted (no hybrid batteries); auto batteries limit 3 per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TVs, computers and monitors are not accepted; contact electronic recyclers. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Refrigerators and freezers are not accepted at county facilities; see refrigerator rack card. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Facility Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- North County Recycling & Transfer Station: 19600 63rd Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage area open 7 days a week, 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
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