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Vashon Recycling & Transfer Station
General information
The Vashon Recycling & Transfer Station provides recycling services and garbage disposal. Be sure to check the hours of operation before arriving.
Download the Vashon Recycling & Transfer Station fact sheet to learn more about this facility.
Who can use this facility?
Customers must live or do business within King County’s service area to use this facility. Our service area does not include the cities of Seattle or Milton.
If you live or work in Seattle, visit Seattle Public Utilities for service information.
Payment methods
- Credit card - Visa, Mastercard, and Discover
- Cash
- Apple Pay
Length limit for vehicles and trailers
Maximum combined length limit for vehicles plus trailers (bumper-to-bumper):
- Algona, Houghton and Renton: 25 feet
- Cedar Falls, Skykomish and Vashon: 30 feet
- Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria and Shoreline: 40 feet
Secure your load
Be sure to secure your load before traveling. A load is secure when nothing can slide, shift, fall or sift onto the roadway or become airborne. We charge a $25 fee to any vehicle that arrives at our solid waste facilities with an unsecured load per King County Code 10.12.040.
Downloadable guides
Our recycling services vary by facility. Use these visual guides to see where to take your materials.
- View our recycling services guide for the Vashon Recycling & Transfer Station
- View our Guide to King County Recycling and Transfer Facilities:
If you have questions about what is recyclable, call our solid waste information line at 206-477-4466.
Fees
Fees vary depending on the type of material and the weight of your load. If you are a ProviderOne, EBT, or ORCA LIFT customer you may also be eligible for our Cleanup LIFT discount. Visit our disposal fees page to see our current rates.
Disposal restrictions
We accept a wide range of materials at our facilities, but there are some restrictions for legal, operational, and safety reasons. Visit the disposal restrictions page for details.