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To further assist communities impacted by recent flooding, King County Solid Waste will open two additional temporary storm debris collection sites to provide expanded options for residents and businesses in unincorporated areas. Disposal of storm-related garage and yard waste will be accepted free of charge.
Temporary drop-off locations will operate Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21 only.
Due to site challenges, limited capacity, and regulatory requirements, the following items will NOT BE accepted at drop-off locations:
- Major appliances
- Computers, monitors and TVs
- Motor vehicles and major automotive parts
- Lithium, vehicle or marine batteries
- Pressurized tanks - propane, helium, etc.
- Sharps and medical waste
- Construction and demolition materials and asbestos containing waste
- Fluorescent bulbs and tubes
- Oil-based paint
- Hazardous/dangerous waste
- Dead animals
Trailers will not be allowed at temporary drop-off sites. Please bring ID and watch for staff and flaggers who will guide you on where to unload. Staff are unable to assist with unloading items. Waste compliance staff will be onsite to assist with questions about acceptable items.
Locations offering free debris disposal
There will be no charge for flood debris brought to the following locations:
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Ravensdale (temporary drop site)
Ravensdale Park, 27025 SE Kent Kangley Road
Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Issaquah-Fall City (temporary drop site)
31015 SE Issaquah-Fall City Road
- Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station
18800 Orillia Rd. S, Tukwila
Garbage disposal hours
Mon-Thu: 24 hours
Fri: 12 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Recycling & yard waste area hours
Mon-Fri 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station
2300 N 165th St., Shoreline
Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station
1650 Battersby Ave E, Enumclaw
Daily: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For a full list of accepted items at transfer stations, view our Guide to King County Recycling and Transfer Facilities.
Free disposal is only for self-haul customers. Third-party contractors are excluded from the free disposal policy and must pay standard fees.
Dates of free debris drop off for stations only
- Dec 20-21
- Dec 27-28
- Jan 3-4
- Jan 10-11
 For questions about your curbside garbage and recycling collection, please reach out to your hauling provider directly:
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WM: pnwrsservices@wm.com or 1-800-592-9995 (M-F, 7 am - 7 pm)
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Republic Services:
- For residential services, call 206-682-9730 (M-F, 8 am - 5 pm)
- For commercial services, call 206-682-3037 for north King County and 253-872-7220 for south King County
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Recology: seattle@recology.com or (206) 684-3000 for residential and multi-family, or (206) 250-7500 for commercial services.
Managing hazardous waste
- If any hazardous products got wet or damaged, set them aside in a safe spot until you can bring them in for proper disposal.
- Do not open the containers or try to empty them. Leave the labels on so staff can tell what the product is.
- If something is leaking, place the whole container inside a sturdy bin or bucket to keep the mess contained.
- Keep everything away from kids and pets.
When in doubt, stop and get guidance.
If the label is gone or unreadable, treat the item as hazardous. Do not pour anything down storm drains, sinks or outside on the ground.
Reach out if you have any questions. Contact the Hazardous Waste team at or 206-296-4692.
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King County Emergency News:
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River levels, flood conditions, and sandbag resources and distribution: or call the King County Flood Warning Center, 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263
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Road closures and travel impacts: King County MyCommute ( and Washington State Department of Transportation
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Transit service impacts: Check if your route is affected before traveling via and
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Emergency alerts: ALERT King County sign-up
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If you are experiencing homelessness and need information on shelters and navigating to shelter locations, call 206-245-1026 between 8:00 am – 11:30 pm; visit KCRHA site for additional info,
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If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
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For free and confidential emotional support, call 9-8-8.
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