Scrap Metal Recycling in Shoreline, WA

The Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station recycles scrap metal free (at least 50% metal, fluids removed).

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

6 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Shoreline

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ShorelineNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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Shoreline Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · 2300 N 165th St, ShorelineShoreline residentsFree
Where
2300 N 165th St
Shoreline, WA 98133
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)
At least 50% metal, empty, fluids removed; no paint cans, sealed drums, pressurized containers or barbed wire.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Shoreline · 18800 Orillia Rd S, TukwilaShoreline residentsFree
Where
18800 Orillia Rd S
Tukwila, WA 98188
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)
At least 50% metal, empty, fluids removed; no paint cans, sealed drums, pressurized containers or barbed wire.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Factoria Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Shoreline · 13800 SE 32nd St, BellevueShoreline residentsFree
Where
13800 SE 32nd St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)
At least 50% metal, empty, fluids removed; no paint cans, sealed drums, pressurized containers or barbed wire.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
South County Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Shoreline · 35101 W Valley Hwy S, AlgonaShoreline residentsFree
Where
35101 W Valley Hwy S
Algona, WA 98001
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)
At least 50% metal, empty, fluids removed; no paint cans, sealed drums, pressurized containers or barbed wire.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Shoreline · 1650 Battersby Ave E, EnumclawShoreline residentsFree
Where
1650 Battersby Ave E
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Hours
9 am–5 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)
At least 50% metal, empty, fluids removed; no paint cans, sealed drums, pressurized containers or barbed wire. Scrap metal must be sorted out of garbage here.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.

More about scrap metal

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)

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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)

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Where this information comes from

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
- 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.
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.
- The Shoreline station primarily serves the Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline areas. 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.
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.
- 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.

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