# Kent Dump Guide: Bow Lake & South County Hours, Fees

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

Kent, WA - King County

## Kent Dump Guide: 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)

The closest dump to Kent is the **Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station** in Tukwila, just up the valley. Below are the current King County hours, the real minimum fee, and what they won't take — plus the easier option if you'd rather not spend your Saturday at the transfer station.

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**Bow Lake, Tukwila** Kent's nearest transfer station — about a 10–15 min drive north

**Open Overnight** Station open 24 hours Mon–Thu; weekend hours differ

**$40.25 Minimum** King County self-haul minimum, up to 320 lbs

**Or Skip the Trip** $99 minimum — text a photo and we load & haul it

Or skip the dump run

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

No borrowed truck, no tarp, no line at Bow Lake. 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 Station

## Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station

Kent sits in King County, and the county's closest transfer station to Kent is Bow Lake in Tukwila — a straight shot up West Valley Highway. Here are the current, verified details.

| Detail | Current information |
| --- | --- |
| Address | 18800 Orillia Road S, Tukwila, WA 98188 |
| County / operator | King County Solid Waste Division |
| Station hours | Mon–Thu: open 24 hours - Fri: until 11:30pm - Sat–Sun: 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Recycling area hours | Mon–Fri: 6am–8pm - Sat–Sun: 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash or Apple Pay |
| Vehicle limit | 40 ft, vehicle plus trailer |
| Holiday closures | Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day |
| Garbage minimum | $40.25 minimum self-haul fee, covers up to 320 lbs ($43.50 from Jan 1, 2027) |
| Per-ton rate | $243.38 per ton (self-haul; $264.01 from Jan 1, 2027) |
| Unsecured-load fee | $25 extra if your load isn't tied down or covered (King County Code 10.12.040) |

Hours & fees verified against the King County Solid Waste Division ([Bow Lake station page](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/bow) and [disposal fees](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/disposal-fees)); holiday closures from the station fact sheet. Checked Nov 1, 2026. King County raises its fees on Jan 1, 2027 ([rate notice](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/4298929)), so confirm before you haul.

South Kent?

## The other option: South County in Algona

From the south end of Kent, King County's South County Recycling & Transfer Station can be the closer run. Same county fees as Bow Lake, and it has a hazardous waste drop-off. Our trucks use both, depending on where the job is.

Where and when

35101 W Valley Hwy S, Algona. Weekdays 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m., weekends 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. 40 ft vehicle limit.

Hazardous waste

Drop-off on site Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Wednesdays. Free for King County households. [South County guide](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/auburn-dump/)

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on King County's [facility list](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities) and [South County page](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/south-county).

Getting There

## Directions From Kent

Bow Lake is roughly **5–7 miles** north of central Kent — call it **about a 10–15 minute drive** in normal traffic (longer at rush hour or on a busy Saturday, when the inbound line backs up).

- Head north out of Kent on West Valley Highway (WA-181) or hop on WA-599 toward Tukwila.
- Follow signs toward Orillia Road S; the station is at 18800 Orillia Road S.
- Secure or cover your load before you go — an untied load adds a $25 fee at the scale.
- Weigh in, dump, weigh out. Weekends and mid-day are the busiest; overnight Mon–Thu is wide open.

Prefer the door-to-dump version? We come to your place in Kent, load everything from wherever it sits, and make the transfer-station run for you.

Before You Load Up

## What Bow Lake Won't Take in the Garbage

Some items are banned from the regular garbage pit or need a separate area — show up with these mixed in and you can get turned away or surcharged. Recycle or handle them separately:

- Construction debris in a dump truck or dump trailer (unless under 20% of the load)
- Cardboard (sort it out to recycle)
- Scrap metal (sort it out to recycle)
- Yard waste (sort it out to recycle)
- Clean wood (sort it out to recycle)
- Major appliances (Bow Lake recycles them, $30 for a fridge or freezer)
- Asbestos (needs King County Waste Clearance first)
- Computers & monitors
- Fluorescent bulbs/tubes (mercury)
- Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil); Bow Lake has no drop-off for it

Sorting rules from the Bow Lake station page; the rest from King County's [disposal restrictions](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/disposal-restrictions) (checked Nov 1, 2026). See the ([Bow Lake station page](https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/bow)). When in doubt, check current rules before you go.

Kent homeowners

## Bulky pickup from Republic Services

Kent's garbage hauler, Republic Services, picks up big items on call for a per-item fee added to your garbage bill.

What it costs

- $79.89 per item for sofas, chairs, mattresses and most appliances
- $119.80 each for refrigerators, freezers and console TVs

Or we take it

Republic picks up at the curb. We carry it out of the house, garage or yard, and our $99 minimum covers one or two items. [Kent junk removal](https://99junkremoval.com/areas-we-serve/kent-junk-removal-services/)

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on Republic Services' [2026 Kent residential rates](https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Muni/Washington/Kent/Residential-Rates-2026.pdf).

Do the Math

## What a DIY Dump Run to Bow Lake Actually Costs

The dump "being cheap" is only half the story. Add up the $40.25 minimum, the $25 unsecured-load fee if your stuff isn't tied down, the gas, and the two hours of your Saturday loading, driving, waiting in line, and unloading — then compare it to our $99 minimum where we do all of it.

### ✗ The DIY Dump Run

- $40.25 King County minimum — before you've saved a minute
- +$25 if your load isn't secured or covered
- Gas + wear on your truck (or a rental if you don't have one)
- You load it, drive it, wait in line, and unload it yourself
- Anything banned from the pit still has to go somewhere else

### ✓ The 99 Easy Button

- $99 minimum — all-in, quoted before we lift a thing
- We load it from the garage, yard, or basement — you point
- Labor, transport & disposal included; no unsecured-load surprise
- We sort for donation & recycling, so less hits the landfill
- Text a photo and we can price it without you lifting anything

$99 minimum - text a photo for a fast price - we load, haul & sweep up

More dump guides

## Dump and transfer station guides near Kent

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

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Questions

## Kent Dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to Kent?

Kent doesn't have one. Most of Kent is closest to King County's Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station at 18800 Orillia Road S in Tukwila, about a 10–15 minute drive north of central Kent via West Valley Highway. From the south end of Kent, South County at 35101 W Valley Hwy S in Algona can be closer.

How much does it cost to dump at Bow Lake?

King County's self-haul minimum is $40.25 for up to 320 lbs, then $243.38 a ton. On Jan 1, 2027 those go to $43.50 and $264.01. If your load isn't secured or covered, there's an extra $25 fee. Rates change — confirm current pricing on the King County site before you go. If you'd rather skip the trip entirely, our junk removal starts at a $99 minimum and we do the loading and hauling.

Is Bow Lake really open 24 hours?

The station is open 24 hours Monday through Thursday and until 11:30pm on Friday, which makes it handy for Kent contractors and early-morning haulers. Weekend hours are shorter — 8:30am to 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday — and it's closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Do I need to cover or tie down my load?

Yes. King County charges a $25 unsecured-load fee (per King County Code 10.12.040) if your load isn't tied down or covered when you arrive — on top of the disposal fee. A tarp and a couple of straps save you the surcharge and keep debris off the highway.

What won't Bow Lake take?

Cardboard, scrap metal, yard waste and clean wood must be sorted out for recycling. The garbage won't take construction debris in dump trucks or dump trailers, major appliances, asbestos, computers and monitors, mercury fluorescent tubes, or hazardous waste — those need recycling areas or separate facilities. We sort and route these for you when we haul, so you don't have to make multiple stops.

Where do I take paint and chemicals near Kent?

Not to Bow Lake; it has no hazardous waste drop-off. King County's nearest sites are South County in Algona (35101 W Valley Hwy S, closed Wednesdays) and Factoria in Bellevue (closed Mondays). Drop-off is free for King County households. We also take paint, at $10 a gallon.

Will my garbage company pick up a couch in Kent?

Republic Services, Kent's hauler, picks up bulky items on call: $79.89 per item for sofas, chairs, mattresses and most appliances, and $119.80 for a fridge or freezer, added to your bill. We carry it out of the house for a $99 minimum, which covers one or two items.

Should I haul it myself or hire 99 Junk Removal?

If it's one light, secured item and you already own a truck, a DIY run can pencil out. Once you add the minimum fee, a possible unsecured-load charge, gas, and the time to load, drive, wait, and unload — especially for heavy or awkward items — our $99-minimum full-service haul is usually the easier call. Text a photo to (253) 722-4285 and we'll price it fast.

## Skip the Dump Run

Same-day junk removal across Kent and the South Sound. Text a photo of the pile and we'll load it, haul it, and handle the transfer station — starting at our $99 minimum.

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