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Microwave Recycling in Arlington, WA

In Arlington, microwaves can go to the county North County Recycling & Transfer Station (free recycling; remove the glass turntable).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Arlington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ArlingtonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. North County Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · 19600 63rd Avenue NE, ArlingtonSnohomish County residentsConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    Where

    19600 63rd Avenue NE
    Arlington, WA 98223

    Hours

    Garbage area: 7 days a week, 7 am–4:30 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Free for residential customers only.
    • Preparation: Remove the glass turntable; must be at least 85% metal.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Airport Road Recycling & Transfer StationCounty service · Snohomish CountySnohomish County residentsConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    How it works

    Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste site at 10700 Minuteman Drive, Everett, WA 98204 (unincorporated Snohomish County). Hours: Daily 7 am–4:30 pm; closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Cost & rules
    • Free for residential customers only.
    • Before you go: Remove the glass turntable; must be at least 85% metal.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Southwest Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Arlington · 21311 61st Place West, Mountlake TerraceSnohomish County residentsConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    Where

    21311 61st Place West
    Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

    Hours

    Garbage area: 7 days a week, 7 am–4:30 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Free for residential customers only.
    • Preparation: Remove the glass turntable; must be at least 85% metal.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Where this information comes from

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.
    • Microwave ovens are accepted as recycling; remove the glass turntable. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.

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