# Seattle Dump and Nearby Dumps: Hours, Fees & Locations

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

Seattle, WA - King County

## Seattle Dump and the Nearest Transfer Stations: Hours, Fees & Locations

✓ Hours and fees checked Nov 1, 2026 against [seattle.gov](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/transfer-stations/rates)

Seattle runs its own two transfer stations, North in Wallingford and South in South Park. The table below lists them with the nearest King County, Tacoma and Pierce County stations, so you can find the closest dump fast. Or skip the trip: text us a photo and we'll haul it for a **$99 minimum**, all-in.

Don't want to load, drive, and wait in line? **Text a photo of the pile.**

📱 Text a Photo to (253) 722-4285

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**Two City Stations** North (Wallingford) & South (South Park)

**City-Run (SPU)** Seattle Public Utilities rates — separate from King County

**Charged by Weight** Priced per ton with a per-visit minimum (details below)

**Or We Haul It** $99 minimum, we load & sweep — no dump run at all

Find the closest dump

## Dumps near Seattle: hours, minimum fees and locations

Seattle doesn't use the King County stations; the city runs North and South. If you live outside the city, or the King County or Tacoma station is closer to where the load is, use the row that fits.

| Station | Address | Hours | Garbage minimum | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North Transfer Station Seattle Public Utilities | 1350 N 34th St, Seattle (Wallingford) | Daily 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; opens at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month | $37, up to 420 lbs | Details below |
| South Transfer Station Seattle Public Utilities | 130 S Kenyon St, Seattle (South Park) | Daily 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; opens at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month | $37, up to 420 lbs | Details below |
| Renton Recycling & Transfer Station King County | 3021 NE 4th St, Renton | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | $40.25, up to 320 lbs | [Renton dump guide](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/renton-dump/) |
| Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station King County | 18800 Orillia Rd S, Tukwila | Mon–Thu 24 hours; Fri until 11:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | $40.25, up to 320 lbs | [Tukwila dump guide](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/tukwila-dump/) |
| South County Recycling & Transfer Station King County | 35101 W Valley Hwy S, Algona | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | $40.25, up to 320 lbs | [Auburn dump guide](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/auburn-dump/) |
| Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center City of Tacoma | 3510 S Mullen St, Tacoma | Daily 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | $20 for Tacoma residents, $40 for everyone else, first 400 lbs | [Tacoma dump guide](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/tacoma-dump/) |
| LRI Hidden Valley Transfer Station Pierce County (LRI) | 17925 Meridian St E, Puyallup | Daily 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m. | $40.50, up to 400 lbs | [Fife dump guide](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/fife-dump-guide/) |

Self-haul garbage minimums. Heavier loads pay by weight, and holiday closures, yard waste and hazardous waste rules are on each guide. Hours and fees checked Nov 1, 2026 against seattle.gov, kingcounty.gov, tacoma.gov and LRI's price sheet. King County lists South County for county residents and businesses except Seattle and Milton. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.

Rather skip the trip? Our [junk hauling](https://99junkremoval.com/) starts at a $99 minimum: we load it, haul it and pay the dump fees. Text a photo to (253) 722-4285

Or skip the dump run

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

No borrowed truck, no tarp, no line at the North or South station. 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.

Your Local Transfer Stations

## Seattle's Two Transfer Stations

Unlike the suburbs, Seattle doesn't use the King County stations — the city operates its own through Seattle Public Utilities, and they charge SPU's own rates. There are two: the North Transfer Station in Wallingford and the South Transfer Station in South Park.

| Detail | North Transfer Station |
| --- | --- |
| Address | 1350 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (Wallingford) |
| Hours | Daily 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., except the first Wednesday of each month, when it opens at 10 a.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and the Fourth of July. |
| Phone | (206) 684-8400 |
| Takes | Household garbage, yard waste, and recycling. Self-haul customers weigh in and out. |
| Hazardous waste | Not here. SPU's North site is at 12550 Stone Ave N, Sunday to Tuesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., no fee. |

| Detail | South Transfer Station |
| --- | --- |
| Address | 130 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98108 (South Park) |
| Hours | Daily 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., except the first Wednesday of each month, when it opens at 10 a.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day; SPU lists the Fourth of July closure for the North station only. |
| Phone | (206) 684-8400 |
| Takes | Household garbage, yard waste, and recycling. Self-haul customers weigh in and out. |
| Hazardous waste | Across the street at 8105 5th Ave S, Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., no fee. |
| Payment | Cash, check, Visa or Mastercard (both stations) |

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on SPU's [North station](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/transfer-stations/north-station), [South station](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/transfer-stations/south-station) and [rates](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/transfer-stations/rates) pages.

How the Fees Work

## What It Costs to Dump in Seattle

Seattle charges self-haul garbage **by weight**: a **$37 minimum per trip** covers up to 420 lbs, then it's **$174 a ton**. Those are Seattle Public Utilities rates as of April 1, 2026. A small load pays the minimum, and a heavier load scales up from there.

- **It's weight-based, not flat.** You're weighed in and out; your fee tracks the tonnage you drop.
- **There's a per-trip minimum.** $37 covers up to 420 lbs. Small loads still pay it, so combining trips can help.
- **SPU rates, not King County's.** Seattle's city rates are set separately from the county stations, so don't assume a suburban price applies.
- **Yard waste and clean wood cost less.** $25 a trip covers up to 380 lbs of clean yard waste, then $132 a ton. Separate it before you arrive.
- **Appliances are $34 each,** two per load, fridges emptied with the doors off. Tires are $16 a load, up to four.

Garbage fees from [SPU's transfer station rates page](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/transfer-stations/rates), effective April 1, 2026 (checked Nov 1, 2026). SPU updates them from time to time, so confirm before your trip. Our own price is always the same: a $99 minimum, all-in.

Before You Go

## Making the Dump Run Yourself

If you're hauling it to North or South Transfer Station yourself, a few things save time and money:

- **Cover and tie down your load.** An open, unsecured load can draw an extra fee at the scale — and it's the law on the way there.
- **Weekends and late afternoons are busiest.** Mid-morning on a weekday is the shortest line.
- **Separate recycling and yard waste.** Those go to different areas and can save you money.
- **Know what they won't take:** no liquids, wet paint, chemicals, asbestos, or hazardous waste in the garbage — the city runs separate household hazardous waste sites for those, or we take paint for $10 a gallon.

Seattle homeowners

## SPU Special Item Pickup: the city's bulky pickup

Seattle Public Utilities picks up big items from your home for a fee billed to your utility account. The account holder books it.

What it costs

- $31 per item: furniture, mattresses, appliances, TVs
- $39.25 for a fridge or freezer made before 2005
- Up to 300 lbs and 8 ft tall per item

Fridge and freezer doors with latches come off first, and items need a cover if it rains.

How to book

Log in to your SPU account and pick "Special Item Pickup", or call (206) 684-3000, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If the couch is still upstairs or you need it gone this week, [we carry it out](https://99junkremoval.com/seattle-junk-removal/).

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on SPU's [Special Item Pickup page](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/recycling/special-item-pickup).

Do the Math

## Haul It Yourself, or Let Us Do It?

For a couple of bags, the dump run is cheap and easy. But for a real cleanout — a garage, a move-out, heavy furniture — the "cheap" trip adds up fast once you count the loading, the weight-based fees, the gas, and your Saturday. Here's the honest comparison.

### ✗ The DIY Dump Run

- You load every heavy piece yourself — twice (into the truck, then out at the station)
- You rent or borrow a truck if yours won't fit it
- Weight-based fees climb with every extra pound over the minimum
- Gas, the drive across town, and the line — often more than one trip

### ✓ The 99 Way

- You point; our crew does all the lifting and loading
- One firm, all-in price — $99 minimum, approved before we start
- Labor, transport, and disposal are all included — no per-pound surprises
- We sort for donation and recycling, then sweep up before we leave

$99 minimum - we load it - one price, no per-pound math

Questions

## Seattle Dump FAQ

Where is the Seattle dump?

Seattle has two city transfer stations: the North Transfer Station at 1350 N 34th St (Wallingford) and the South Transfer Station at 130 S Kenyon St (South Park). Both take household garbage, yard waste, and recycling.

How much does it cost to dump in Seattle?

Seattle charges self-haul garbage by weight: a $37 minimum per trip covers up to 420 lbs, then $174 a ton (Seattle Public Utilities rates as of April 1, 2026). They're set separately from King County's stations and change from time to time, so confirm the current rate at seattle.gov before you go.

Are Seattle's stations the same as King County's?

No. Seattle runs its own stations through Seattle Public Utilities with its own rate schedule. The King County transfer stations in the suburbs charge different, county-set fees, so don't assume a suburban price applies at North or South Transfer Station.

Is the Seattle dump open today?

Both stations are open every day, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except the first Wednesday of the month, when they open at 10 a.m. Both close Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, and North also closes the Fourth of July. Questions: (206) 684-8400.

Where do I take paint and chemicals in Seattle?

Not to the transfer stations. SPU runs two free household hazardous waste sites: North at 12550 Stone Ave N (Sunday to Tuesday, 9 to 5) and South at 8105 5th Ave S, across from the South station (Thursday to Saturday, 9 to 5). We also take paint, at $10 a gallon.

Will the City of Seattle pick up a couch or a fridge?

Yes, for a fee. SPU's Special Item Pickup charges $31 per item, or $39.25 for a fridge or freezer made before 2005, billed to your utility account. It's curbside and the account holder books it at (206) 684-3000. We carry it out of the house for a $99 minimum.

Should I haul it myself or hire 99 Junk Removal?

For a couple of bags, the dump run is cheap. For a real cleanout, we're often the easier call: you point, we lift and load, and it's one all-in price starting at a $99 minimum — no per-pound fees, no truck rental, no Saturday spent in line. [Call (253) 722-4285](tel:+12537224285) or text a photo for a free estimate.

More dump guides

## Dump and transfer station guides near Seattle

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

[**Seattle dump guide** You are here: North (Wallingford) and South (South Park) stations](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/seattle-dump/) [**Renton dump guide** Renton Recycling & Transfer Station](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/renton-dump/) [**Kent dump guide** Bow Lake, Tukwila, or South County, Algona](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/kent-dump/) [**Tukwila dump guide** Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/tukwila-dump/) [**SeaTac dump guide** Bow Lake, Tukwila](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/seatac-dump/) [**Des Moines dump guide** Bow Lake, Tukwila](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/des-moines-dump/) [**Auburn dump guide** South County, Algona](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/auburn-dump/) [**Federal Way dump guide** South County, Algona](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/federal-way-dump/) [**Fife dump guide** Tacoma or LRI Hidden Valley](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/fife-dump-guide/) [**Tacoma dump guide** S Mullen St Transfer Center](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/tacoma-dump/) [**Factoria (Bellevue) dump guide** Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station](https://99junkremoval.com/local-dump-info/factoria-dump/)

## Skip the Dump Run

Text a photo of the pile and we'll haul it from anywhere in Seattle — loaded, hauled, and swept up, starting at a $99 minimum. No trip to Wallingford or South Park, no per-pound fees.

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