Recycling in King County, WA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• PaintCare: Washington (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • There is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in Washington. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare drop-off site locator data (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retail PaintCare sites take paint during regular business hours; call ahead to confirm they can take your amount and type. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists McLendon Hardware at 10210 16th Ave SW, Seattle 98146 as a Washington paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists a limit for this site: Limit: 10 Gallons per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• 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.
  • Residential non-refrigerant appliances such as washers and dryers must be empty, limit 4 per visit, and cost $0 to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Major non-refrigerant appliances are $0 to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Small appliances such as microwaves are $0 to recycle if at least 50% metal and empty; put them in the metal bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal (at least 50% metal, empty, fluids removed) is $0 to recycle; no paint cans, sealed drums, pressurized containers or barbed wire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Corrugated cardboard must be empty and flattened, no wax-coated or food-soiled cardboard; $0 to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard is $0 to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses, futons or box springs: 6 pieces per customer per day; recycled at Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline, South County and Vashon (no wet mattresses); handling fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires (rims OK) limit 4 per customer, no large truck tires; at Bow Lake, Factoria, Shoreline and South County put them in the tire bin; garbage fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vehicle, marine, rechargeable and button batteries are accepted at the Factoria and South County hazardous waste drop-offs only; 5 vehicle/marine batteries per load per day; $0. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint is accepted at the Factoria and South County hazardous waste drop-offs only; containers 5 gallons or less; 50 gallons a day per household; $0. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint is $0 at the hazardous waste drop-off facilities. 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.
  • Mattress disposal at Algona, Cedar Falls, Houghton and Renton is $33.39 per item. 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: Circular economy – mattresses (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
  • Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline and Vashon accept mattresses, futons and box springs for recycling for a $30 handling fee each, limit 6 per customer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• King County fact sheet: bow recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
  • Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station is at 18800 Orillia Rd S, 98188. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Republic Services: Bellevue, WA (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
  • Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station is at 13800 SE 32nd St, 98005. Checked October 26, 2026.
• King County fact sheet: houghton recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
  • Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station is at 11724 NE 60th St, 98033. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Houghton recycling services include cardboard and textiles. Checked October 26, 2026.
• King County fact sheet: renton recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
  • Renton Recycling & Transfer Station is at 3021 NE 4th St, 98056. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Renton recycling services include cardboard. 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 & Transfer Station is at 2300 N 165th St, 98133. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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 & Transfer Station is at 35101 W Valley Hwy S, 98001. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • South County recycling services include cardboard, mattresses, metal (including non-refrigerated appliances), refrigerated appliances and tires. 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 Hazardous Waste Management Program: Disposal facilities (opens in new tab) · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program
  • King County residents can take household hazardous waste to any collection site or the Wastemobile with no appointment and no fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • North Seattle Household Hazardous Waste Facility: 12550 Stone Ave N, 98133; open Sunday through Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • South Seattle Household Hazardous Waste Facility: 8100 2nd Ave S, 98108; open Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Factoria Hazardous Waste Drop-off: 13800 SE 32nd St, 98005; open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • South County Hazardous Waste Drop-off: 35101 W Valley Hwy S, 98001; open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Wednesdays) Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• King County: Paint recycling (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
  • Residential customers can dispose of oil-based paints, paint strippers and thinners at King County hazardous waste locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
  • Seattle's two household hazardous waste facilities are free for all King County residents; no appointment needed. 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.
  • Up to 5 vehicle batteries per trip can go to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
  • The Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station is at 1650 Battersby Ave E, Enumclaw, Washington 98022. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open 9 am–5 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
  • At Enumclaw, cardboard, clean wood, scrap metal and yard waste are not accepted as garbage and must be sorted for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Cedar Falls Drop Box fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
  • The drop box serves the North Bend and Snoqualmie areas and does not accept loads from commercial customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Cedar Falls Drop Box (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.
  • At Cedar Falls, corrugated cardboard and yard waste must be sorted for recycling, not thrown away. Checked October 26, 2026.

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