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Where to dump trash in Seattle, WA

Seattle's two city transfer stations are open to everyone 7 days a week. A small load of garbage costs $37; recycling is free.

North Transfer Station

Transfer station · Seattle Public Utilities
Open to the public

Address

1350 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Phone

Hours

  • Daily: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • First Wednesday of the month: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Who can use it

Cash, check (with ID), Visa or MasterCard.

Fees

General loadGarbage: $37 minimum per trip (covers up to 420 lbs), then $174 per ton
MattressCheck with facility
TiresVehicle tires only: $16 per load (limit 4)
Appliances$34 per appliance (limit 2 per load; fridges empty, doors removed)
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteClean yard waste: $25 minimum, $132 per ton
  • Recyclables only: no charge.
  • Clean wood waste: $25 minimum, $132 per ton.
  • Unsecured loads: extra fee.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Garbage
  • Recyclables (free)
  • Clean yard waste
  • Clean wood
  • Vehicle tires
  • Appliances

Not accepted

  • Household hazardous waste (separate HHW facilities)
  • Commercial appliances
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Seattle Public Utilities – North Transfer Station · Seattle Public Utilities – Transfer station rates (as of April 1, 2026)

South Transfer Station

Transfer station · Seattle Public Utilities
Open to the public

Address

130 South Kenyon Street, Seattle, WA 98108

Phone

Hours

  • Daily: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • First Wednesday of the month: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Who can use it

Cash, check (with ID), Visa or MasterCard.

Fees

General loadGarbage: $37 minimum per trip (covers up to 420 lbs), then $174 per ton
MattressCheck with facility
TiresVehicle tires only: $16 per load (limit 4)
Appliances$34 per appliance (limit 2 per load; fridges empty, doors removed)
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteClean yard waste: $25 minimum, $132 per ton
  • Recyclables only: no charge.
  • Clean wood waste: $25 minimum, $132 per ton.
  • Unsecured loads: extra fee.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Garbage
  • Recyclables (free)
  • Clean yard waste
  • Clean wood
  • Vehicle tires
  • Appliances

Not accepted

  • Household hazardous waste (separate HHW facilities)
  • Commercial appliances
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Seattle Public Utilities – South Transfer Station · Seattle Public Utilities – Transfer station rates (as of April 1, 2026)

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