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Recycling

Recycling is available at no cost to all residential households that sign up for garbage service through SeaTac Disposal. The disposal company provides all the bins and curbside pickup every other week on your normal garbage day.

To find out what materials are recyclable, or for more information, call SeaTac Disposal at (206) 682-9735.

DISPOSAL SITES
There are several disposal sites that specialize in collecting a variety of materials. The addresses, phone number and hours of operation of the various facilities follow.

Bow Lake Transfer Station
18800 Orillia Road South
Recycling Services Closed
Operational Hours: Weekdays: 12 am Mon through 7 am Sat (24 hours), Sat & Sun: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
There is a fee for garbage, but recyclables are collected free.
Recycling services all Bow Lake have been closed since March 16, 2009 as we've started a multi-year renovation project to rebuild the station.
(206) 296-4466
Alternate recycling options.

Burien Recycling Center
16043 1st Ave South
M-F 9:30 am to 6 pm, Sat 9:30 – 5 pm
(206) 246-2346

YARD WASTE
Yard waste is collected at the following locations. Please call for hours operation, materials collected and fees.

South Seattle Transfer Station
(206) 684-7600

Regional Disposal Company
(425) 228-6137

Cedar Grove Composting Facility
(425) 432-2395

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES
To dispose of hazardous materials such as paints, thinners and pesticides, visit metrokc.gov/hazwaste/wastemobile/ or call (206) 296-4692 for the schedule and location of King County’s Household Hazardous Wastemobile and the location of the South Seattle Transfer Station Haz Shed.

AUTOMOTIVE OILS
Many automotive stores and service stations recycle oil and filters. Call your favorite store and find out what materials are accepted. If you have any questions or need more information you can call the City’s recycling coordinator are (206) 870-6595.

  
 
 

SPECIAL COLLECTION EVENTS
This year there will be two household recycling collection events held at the Des Moines Marina.  The Spring Collection Event usually occurs in late April.  The Fall Collection Event usually occurs in October.  The specific dates and times will be published in advance on our website and in our quarterly newsletter, City Currents.  At these two events, you may drop off a wide range of recyclable materials for free or for a nominal fee.

The Spring Clean Collection Event usually occurs in mid- to late April. This is a free curbside collection event sponsored by SeaTac Disposal Company. Waste items that may be left at the curb for pick-up range from yard waste to appliances and bulky items. There is a nominal fee for some appliances and larger items.

Please call Laura Techico, the City’s recycling coordinator at (206) 870-6595 for more information on either the Fall Recycling or Spring Clean Special Collection Events.
 
 
 

 

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