Recycling drop-off center

Tacoma Recycle Center (Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center)

3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

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Plan your visit

Operator: City of Tacoma Solid Waste
Hours: Daily 8 am–5:30 pm; closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Not listed.
Phone: (253) 502-2100

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

AcceptedCost unknown

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

AcceptedCost unknown

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

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Accepted with conditionsFees apply

Not taken at the recycle center; bring Freon-containing appliances to the Recovery & Transfer Building, where disposal fees apply.

Checked October 26, 2026

Solid Waste Hours and Driving Directions (opens in new tab) · City of Tacoma Environmental Services
- Tacoma Recycle Center: 3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409, open daily 8 am–5:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycle Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility Customer Guide (opens in new tab) · City of Tacoma Environmental Services
- The recycle center accepts flattened corrugated cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal, microwaves and most appliances are accepted; refrigerators and other Freon appliances go to the Recovery & Transfer Building for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Disposal fees apply to Freon-containing appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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