# Auburn Dump: South County Transfer Station Hours & Fees

Source: https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/auburn-dump/

Auburn, WA - King County

## Auburn Dump Guide: South County Transfer Station Hours, Fees & Directions

✓ Hours and fees checked Nov 1, 2026 against [kingcounty.gov](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/disposal-fees)

Auburn's closest King County option is the new South County Recycling & Transfer Station in Algona, which replaced the old Algona Transfer Station in 2026. It takes garbage, recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste. Here's the current info for a self-haul run. Or skip the trip entirely: we'll haul it for a **$99 minimum**, no dump run required.

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**No Dump Run** We load, haul, and dispose — you never touch the transfer station

**$99 Minimum** One upfront price — you approve it before we lift a thing

**Locally Owned** Based in Kent & Tukwila — minutes from Auburn

**We Recycle & Donate** Reusable items go to charity, not the landfill

Or skip the dump run

## We'll haul it from anywhere in Auburn, from $99

No borrowed truck, no tarp, no line at South County. Point at the pile and our guys carry it out, load it and sweep up. You get the exact price on site before we lift anything.

- $99 minimum covers one or two items
- Labor, the drive and the dump fees are in the price. No per-pound math.
- Jobs Monday through Saturday, often the same day. Call to check.
- Usable stuff gets donated, metal and e-waste get recycled

Tell us what's in the pile and where it is. We call or text back, usually within 15 minutes during business hours.

The Facts

## South County Recycling & Transfer Station

The closest King County transfer station to Auburn. King County opened it in 2026 next to the site of the old Algona Transfer Station, which is now closed. Here's the current information for a self-haul trip, checked against King County's official pages in October 2026.

| Address | 35101 W Valley Hwy S, Algona, WA 98001 |
| --- | --- |
| County | King County (Solid Waste Division) |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 7am–4:30pm Sat–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day |
| Phone | (206) 477-4466 |
| Accepts | **Full service:** garbage, recycling (cardboard, metal, appliances, mattresses, tires, textiles, clean wood), yard waste, and household hazardous waste |
| Hazardous waste | Drop-off Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8am–4pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm; closed Wednesday |
| Vehicle limit | 40 ft, vehicle plus trailer |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash or Apple Pay |
| Who can use it | King County residents and businesses, except Seattle and Milton |

### King County self-haul fees (2026)

Minimum charge, up to 320 lbs **$40.25**

Garbage, per ton (self-haul) **$243.38**

Unsecured / untarped load fee **+$25**

Minimum from Jan 1, 2027 **$43.50**

Per ton from Jan 1, 2027 **$264.01**

The 2026 rates run through Dec 31 and are the same at every King County station. King County approved the 2027 increase in September 2026. Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the [King County disposal-fees page](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/disposal-fees) and King County's [2027 rate notice](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/4298929).

Before You Load Up

## What South County Won't Take in the Garbage

South County has recycling, yard-waste and hazardous-waste areas, so most of a mixed load can go in one trip, but you do the sorting yourself at the station. These items can't go in the garbage at any King County station. Sort them out before you go, or hand the whole mixed pile to us and skip the sorting:

TVs, computers & monitors Major appliances (recycle them instead)Household hazardous waste (use the on-site drop-off)Oil-based paint (dried latex only)Asbestos (without Waste Clearance)Ammunition & explosives Full fire extinguishers Business tires & large truck tires Liquids over 5 gallons Rigid items over 8 ft (without clearance)

Not sure where an item goes? We handle appliances, e-waste, metal, and mixed loads every day and route each stream to the right place — [see how we recycle & donate >>](https://99junkremoval.com/eco-friendly-junk-removal-seattle/)

Getting There

## Directions & What to Expect

South County sits at 35101 W Valley Hwy S in the small City of Algona, just south of Auburn 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:

### Check the hours first

Weekdays run **7am–4:30pm** and weekends 8:30am–5:30pm, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Call King County at (206) 477-4466 if you're not sure. A wasted trip is the most expensive kind.

### Secure your load

Tie down and cover everything. King County charges a **$25 fee** for any load that arrives unsecured — a loose tarp can cost you.

### Weigh in, then dump

You're charged by weight, with a **$40.25 minimum** through Dec 31 ($43.50 starting Jan 1, 2027). County employees direct you to the tipping floor; you unload your own vehicle by hand.

Do the Math

## What a DIY Dump Run Actually Costs

The transfer-station fee is only part of the bill. Add up the truck you don't own, the gas, the fee, the possible unsecured-load charge, and your Saturday standing in line — and the "free" dump run isn't. Here's the honest comparison:

### ✗ The DIY South County dump run

- $40.25 King County minimum — more by weight
- +$25 if your load isn't tarped and secured
- You sort recycling, yard waste and hazardous waste into separate areas yourself
- Weekday hours end at 4:30pm, so you work around the station's schedule
- Truck or trailer rental + gas, and you do all the loading

### ✓ The 99 easy button

- $99 minimum, all-in — approved before we lift anything
- Labor, transport & disposal always included
- We do every bit of the lifting and loading
- Reusables donated, metal & e-waste recycled
- Same-day and next-day windows across the Valley

$99 minimum - free on-site or text-a-photo assessment - no hidden fees

Simple

## Skip the Dump Run in 3 Steps

### Text a Photo

Send a picture of the pile to (253) 722-4285. We give you a firm, all-in price — no station trip to price it.

### Pick Your Window

Same-day and next-day slots are usually open across Auburn and the Valley.

### We Haul & Dispose

Our crew loads it, hauls it, and takes it to the right place — you never see the transfer station.

Where It Goes

## We Don't Just Dump It

South County has recycling bins, but on a self-haul trip the sorting is your job, and anything you don't separate goes in the garbage. We work differently: reusable furniture and household goods go to charitable partners for a second life, appliances and metal go to recyclers, and e-waste goes to certified electronics recyclers. Because we sort loads right on the truck, only what genuinely can't be reused or recycled reaches the transfer station.

That's the part a self-haul trip can't do for you — [see our eco-friendly practices >>](https://99junkremoval.com/eco-friendly-junk-removal-seattle/)

Questions

## Auburn Dump FAQ

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](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/disposal-fees).

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, but once you add truck rental, gas, the $40.25 minimum, a possible $25 unsecured-load fee, sorting your own recyclables, and South County's 4:30pm weekday close, our $99-minimum full-service haul is usually the better deal — and we do all the lifting. Text a photo for a firm quote.

More dump guides

## Dump and transfer station guides near Auburn

Every guide lists the station's hours, fees and a dated source link. Need it gone instead? See [Auburn junk removal](https://99junkremoval.com/areas-we-serve/auburn-wa-junk-removal-services/) or the [full dump guide index](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/).

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