Transfer station

North Transfer Station

1350 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: Seattle Public Utilities
Hours: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily; 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Seattle only.

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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.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Vehicle tires only	$16.00 per vehicle

Limit: Limit 4 tires per load.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Appliance	$34.00 each

Residential appliances only, limit 2 per load; refrigerators must be empty with doors removed.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for washers and dryers
Appliance	$34.00 each

Residential appliances only, limit 2 per load.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply

Charged at the garbage rate: $37 minimum (up to 420 lbs) or $174 per ton.

Mattress toppers

AcceptedFees apply

Charged at the garbage rate: $37 minimum (up to 420 lbs) or $174 per ton.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Broken or large frames; charged at the garbage rate ($37 minimum per trip).

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)

Televisions

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Computers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)

Flattened cardboard, in the Recycling and Reuse Building.

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)

Vehicle, rechargeable, alkaline, lithium and button batteries, in the Recycling and Reuse Building.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Where Does It Go? tool (item data feed) (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- Batteries can be dropped off at a city transfer station or household hazardous waste facility for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses, mattress toppers or futons can be picked up at the curb for a fee or dropped off at city transfer stations for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Broken or large furniture frames can be taken to Seattle transfer stations or picked up for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators or freezers can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washers or dryers can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 4 tires per visit can go to city transfer stations for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seattle Public Utilities: Transfer Stations (Dumps/Landfills) (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- The North Transfer Station is at 1350 N 34th St, Seattle 98103. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Stations are open 8 am–5:30 pm daily, except 10 am–5:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires, scrap metal and vehicle batteries can be recycled at the stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics and TVs or CRT monitors are not accepted at the transfer stations, nor is oil paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- The Seattle transfer stations are available for Seattle residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seattle Public Utilities: Transfer Station Rates (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities · effective April 1, 2026
- Vehicle tires only: $16 per load, limit 4 tires per load (rates as of April 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances are $34 each, limit 2 per load; no commercial appliances; refrigerators must be empty with doors removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loads of recyclables only are no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage is $37 minimum per trip (covers up to 420 lbs) or $174 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seattle Public Utilities: North Transfer Station Features (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- The North station's Recycling and Reuse Building takes listed items at no charge, including flattened cardboard, scrap metal and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: flattened cardboard, scrap metal, and vehicle, rechargeable, alkaline, lithium and button batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.

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