Seattle, WA · King County
Seattle Dump and the Nearest Transfer Stations: Hours, Fees & Locations
North Transfer Station · Seattle Public Utilities
Hours are below.
1350 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103
- Hours
- Open daily, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On the first Wednesday of the month it opens at 10 a.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day; the North station is also closed July 4. A roll-up door replacement is planned for November 2026: expect delays. - Minimum fee
- $37 self-haul minimum, $174 per ton
- Loose load
- +$3 if the load is not tied down or covered
- Phone
- (206) 684-8400
- Source
- Seattle Public Utilities, checked November 1, 2026. Hours and rates change: confirm before you haul.
Page updated Nov 4, 2026.
Skip the trip: we load it, haul it and pay the dump fee
Hauling it yourself
- $37 minimum at North Transfer Station
- +$3 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.
Seattle dump questions
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 or text a photo for a free estimate.
