Translate
General information
The Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station provides recycling services and garbage disposal. Be sure to check the hours of operation before arriving.
Download the Shoreline 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.
Recycling services
Accepted materials
See all materials accepted at this facility
Select reusable materials may be accepted at a Second Use collection area located outside of the Shoreline station. Items must be in good, reusable condition and may be accepted or rejected based on visual inspection by Second Use staff.
Items of interest include:
- Doors: interior and exterior
- Windows: vinyl, wood, and aluminum-clad
- Lighting: no fluorescent or halogen lights
- Lumber: 6 feet or longer, free of hardware
- Cabinets and hardware
- Tools
- Furniture: high-quality seating, tables, dressers, framed mirrors
For more information, contact Second Use at shoreline@seconduse.com or 206-423-2728.
Downloadable guides
Our recycling services vary by facility. Use these visual guides to see where to take your materials.
- View our recycling services guide in English or Spanish
- 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.
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.