Microwave Recycling in Tukwila, WA

Mostly-metal microwaves recycle free in the metal bin at Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station.

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

6 ways to get rid of a microwave in Tukwila

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Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · 18800 Orillia Rd S, TukwilaTukwila residentsConditions applyFree
Where
18800 Orillia Rd S
Tukwila, WA 98188
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Must be at least 50% metal and empty; goes in the metal bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Factoria Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Tukwila · 13800 SE 32nd St, BellevueTukwila residentsConditions applyFree
Where
13800 SE 32nd St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Must be at least 50% metal and empty; goes in the metal bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Shoreline Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Tukwila · 2300 N 165th St, ShorelineTukwila residentsConditions applyFree
Where
2300 N 165th St
Shoreline, WA 98133
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Must be at least 50% metal and empty; goes in the metal bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
South County Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Tukwila · 35101 W Valley Hwy S, AlgonaTukwila residentsConditions applyFree
Where
35101 W Valley Hwy S
Algona, WA 98001
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Must be at least 50% metal and empty; goes in the metal bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Tukwila · 1650 Battersby Ave E, EnumclawTukwila residentsConditions applyFree
Where
1650 Battersby Ave E
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Hours
9 am–5 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Must be at least 50% metal and empty; goes in the metal bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

More about microwaves

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)

Where this information comes from (15)

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
- 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.
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.
King County fact sheet: bow recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Bow Lake mainly serves the Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila areas. 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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