Washer and Dryer Recycling in Seattle, WA
Washers and dryers can go out for SPU Special Item Pickup ($31 each) or to the North or South Transfer Station ($34 per appliance, limit 2 per load).
See all 4 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
- Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
- Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
Washington rules
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
More Washington rules (3)
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Source: Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (13)
Where this information comes from
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
- Appliances are $34 each, limit 2 per load; no commercial appliances; refrigerators must be empty with doors removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Seattle Public Utilities: Where Does It Go? tool (item data feed) (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- Washers or dryers can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Seattle Public Utilities: Special Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- The utility account holder must request the pickup; apartment residents and renters must ask the property manager or owner. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Apartment residents and renters cannot schedule; the person responsible for the SPU bill must. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large furniture, appliances and TVs larger than 2x2x2 ft are $31 per item, up to 300 lbs, 8 ft tall or 4 ft in diameter. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large items include appliances, refrigerators, TVs, monitors, computers, freezers, dryers, washing machines, box springs, mattresses, furniture, tables, chairs and sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items are collected on the next regular garbage day after scheduling and must be out by 7:00 a.m. 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.
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