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Refrigerator Recycling in Bothell, WA

Bothell residents can request up to two $30 city vouchers a year toward the refrigerant-appliance fee at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station; request by November 1.

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7 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Bothell

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BothellNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    Book online, set out your refrigerator 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. Bothell Recycling Voucher ProgramCity service · BothellBothell residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Bothell vouchers (up to two $30 vouchers per household per year) toward recycling fees for refrigerant-type appliances, mattresses, box springs, clean wood and yard waste at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station, 2300 N 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98133. Request by November 1, redeem by November 30; residents haul their own items.

    Cost & rules
    • Up to two $30 vouchers per household per year, redeemed at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station; request by November 1, redeem by November 30.
    • Residents haul items themselves; fees above $30 are the resident's.

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  3. Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Bothell · 18800 Orillia Rd S, TukwilaBothell residents$30
    Where

    18800 Orillia Rd S
    Tukwila, WA 98188

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant-type appliance$30.00 each
    • Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
    • ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Factoria Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Bothell · 13800 SE 32nd St, BellevueBothell residents$30
    Where

    13800 SE 32nd St
    Bellevue, WA 98005

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant-type appliance$30.00 each
    • Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
    • ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Shoreline Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Bothell · 2300 N 165th St, ShorelineBothell residents$30
    Where

    2300 N 165th St
    Shoreline, WA 98133

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant-type appliance$30.00 each
    • Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
    • ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. South County Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Bothell · 35101 W Valley Hwy S, AlgonaBothell residents$30
    Where

    35101 W Valley Hwy S
    Algona, WA 98001

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant-type appliance$30.00 each
    • Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
    • ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  7. Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Bothell · 1650 Battersby Ave E, EnumclawBothell residents$30
    Where

    1650 Battersby Ave E
    Enumclaw, WA 98022

    Hours

    9 am–5 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant-type appliance$30.00 each
    • Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
    • ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (3)

Before you go

  1. Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
  2. Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
  3. Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.
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Washington rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Bothell: Recycling Voucher Program (opens in new tab) · City of Bothell
    • Bothell residents within city limits can request up to two $30 vouchers a year toward recycling fees for refrigerant-type appliances, mattresses and box springs at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The voucher program is for City of Bothell residents only; commercial businesses are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Request vouchers by November 1 and redeem by November 30; two vouchers per household per year while supplies last. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents haul their own items; fees above the $30 voucher value are the resident's responsibility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees above the voucher's $30 value are paid by the resident. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vouchers can be used for the $30 fee on each refrigerant-type appliance such as refrigerators and freezers. 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.
    • Appliances that are 85% metal are accepted as recycling; no refrigerators, freezers or anything with Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and freezers are not accepted at county facilities; see refrigerator rack card. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • King County: Solid waste facilities (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • Customers must live or do business in King County's 37-city and unincorporated service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Guide to King County recycling and transfer facilities 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • Residential refrigerant-type appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) must be empty; limit 4 per visit; $30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • King County: Disposal fees (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • Refrigerant-type appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners etc.) are $30.00 per unit; no commercial appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ProviderOne, EBT or ORCA LIFT cardholders get $20 off each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT); not for Seattle or Milton residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • King County: Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • Bow Lake takes appliances during recycle-area hours, and cardboard, clean wood and scrap metal must be sorted for recycling there. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • King County fact sheet: factoria recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • Factoria recycling services include appliances, bicycles, cardboard and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • King County fact sheet: shoreline recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • Shoreline recycling services include appliances, bicycles, cardboard and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • King County fact sheet: southcounty recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • South County recycling services include cardboard, mattresses, metal (including non-refrigerated appliances), refrigerated appliances and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Chapter 70A.60 RCW: Hydrofluorocarbons, emissions reduction (opens in new tab) · Washington State Legislature
    • Anyone who services, repairs or disposes of a consumer appliance must use extraction equipment to recover regulated refrigerants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
  • Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • The Enumclaw station collects appliances, cardboard and scrap metal for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The station primarily serves residents and businesses from the Black Diamond, Enumclaw and Maple Valley areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
    • Customers must live or do business within King County’s service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.

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