Auburn, WA · King County
Auburn Dump Guide: South County Transfer Station Hours, Fees & Directions
South County Recycling & Transfer Station · King County Solid Waste Division
Hours are below.
35101 W Valley Hwy S, Algona, WA 98001
- Hours
- Mon to Fri: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat and Sun: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. It replaced the old Algona Transfer Station and takes garbage, recycling, mattresses, appliances, tires and yard waste. - Minimum fee
- $40.25 self-haul minimum, $243.38 per ton
From January 1, 2027: $43.50 minimum, $264.01 per ton - Loose load
- +$25 if the load is not tied down or covered
- Phone
- (206) 477-4466
- Source
- King County Solid Waste Division, checked November 1, 2026. Hours and rates change: confirm before you haul.
Skip the trip: we load it, haul it and pay the dump fee
Hauling it yourself
- $40.25 minimum at South County Recycling & Transfer Station ($43.50 from January 1, 2027)
- +$25 if the load is loose
- Gas, and a trailer or truck
- About half a day
We do it
We load it, haul it and pay the dump fee.
$99 minimum · One firm price on site before anything is lifted
Price guide
What junk removal costs at 99 Junk Removal
We post our ranges so you can compare them with a dump run. You pay for the space your items take up in our truck. Pick the size closest to your pile to see the usual price range. We always give you an exact price on site before we lift anything. Full price guide
Heavy materials like concrete, dirt, lumber and roofing land at the upper end of each range.
Selected load
1/4 truck
$225–$350
- 16 ft long
- 8 ft wide
- 5 ft high
640 ft³ of space, before we load above the rails and tarp it down.
Shaded area = truck space your load uses
All-inclusive. No surprises.
Every price includes
- Labor and loading, by our crew
- Hauling and fuel
- Dump and disposal fees
- Recycling and donation drop-offs
- Sweeping up when we're done
The only additions
- 3.6% Washington State refuse tax, on every job
- Tires: $10 to $40 each, by size
- Paint: $10 per gallon
No fuel surcharges, no stair or carry fees, no other per-item fees. Stairs, weight and a long carry move a job within its range; they are never a separate charge. The price we give you on site already includes everything above, and it is the price you pay.
Load it right: tarp and tie down
A load that is not tied down or covered pays an extra fee on top of the disposal fee. A tarp and a couple of straps save it.
Driving from Auburn
South County is at 35101 W Valley Hwy S in the small City of Algona. It sits between the SR-167 and West Valley corridors, about 200 feet north of the old Algona station. Here’s how a self-haul trip actually goes:
Auburn dump questions
Where do Auburn residents take junk to the dump?
The closest King County facility is the South County Recycling & Transfer Station at 35101 W Valley Hwy S in Algona, just south of Auburn. It opened in 2026 and replaced the old Algona Transfer Station. It’s open Mon–Fri 7am–4:30pm and Sat–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm, and takes garbage, recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste. Prefer to skip the trip? We haul for a $99 minimum, all-in.
How much does it cost to dump at the South County transfer station?
King County charges a $40.25 minimum per trip, then by weight at $243.38 per ton for self-haul garbage. That’s the standard 2026 county rate, the same at every King County station. On Jan 1, 2027 it rises to a $43.50 minimum and $264.01 per ton. Confirm on the King County disposal-fees page.
Does South County take recycling or yard waste?
Yes. Unlike the old Algona station, South County is full service: recycling (cardboard, metal, appliances, mattresses, tires, textiles, clean wood), yard waste, and a household hazardous waste drop-off that’s closed Wednesdays. You sort it yourself at the station. We sort every load we pick up and route recyclables, metal, and e-waste to the right place for you.
Do I have to cover my load?
Yes. King County adds a $25 fee for any load that arrives unsecured or untarped, per King County Code 10.12.040. Tie down and cover everything before you leave — or let us load and haul it so it’s not your problem.
Is South County open today?
Weekdays 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The hazardous waste drop-off keeps its own hours and is closed Wednesdays.
Can I drop off paint and chemicals at South County?
Yes. The household hazardous waste drop-off on site is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 to 4, and weekends 9 to 5. It’s closed Wednesdays and free for King County households. We also take paint, at $10 a gallon.
Is it cheaper to haul it myself or hire 99 Junk Removal?
For a small single item it can be close. Add truck rental, gas, the $40.25 King County minimum, a possible $25 unsecured-load fee, sorting your own recyclables, and the 4:30pm weekday close at South County. Then 99 Junk Removal's $99-minimum full-service haul is usually the better deal, and it includes all the labor. Text a photo and we’ll text you a price range. The crew gives you one firm price on site before we load.
