Dec. 29, 2025

New dates, locations added for free storm debris drop-off

As our communities continue to navigate the challenges of recovery following recent historic flooding events, King County Solid Waste will expand free services to provide additional resources and options throughout the County.

Locations and dates for free debris disposal

There will be no charge for flood debris brought to the following locations on these designated dates:

• Ravensdale (temporary drop site)
  Ravensdale Park, 27025 SE Kent Kangley Road
  NEW DATES: Sat., Jan 3. & Sun., Jan 4
  8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  
  
• Issaquah-Fall City (temporary drop site)
  31015 SE Issaquah-Fall City Road
  NEW DATES: Sat., Jan 3. & Sun., Jan 4
  8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  
  
• Algona Recycling and Transfer Station (NEW LOCATION)
  FREE DROP-OFF DATE: Sun., Jan. 4
  35315 W Valley Hwy, Algona
  8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  
  
• Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station
  FREE DROP-OFF DATES: Sat., Jan. 3 & 10, Sun., Jan. 4 & 11
  18800 Orillia Rd. S, Tukwila
  Garbage disposal hours
  8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  Recycling & yard waste area hours
  8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  
  
• Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station
  FREE DROP-OFF DATES: Sat., Jan. 3 & 10, Sun., Jan. 4 & 11
  2300 N 165th St., Shoreline
  8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  
  
• Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station
  FREE DROP-OFF DATES: Sat., Jan. 3 & 10, Sun., Jan. 4 & 11
  1650 Battersby Ave E, Enumclaw
  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  
  
• Skykomish Drop Box (NEW LOCATION)
  FREE DROP-OFF DATES: Fri., Jan 2, Sat., Jan. 3 & Sun., Jan. 4
  74324 NE Old Cascade Hwy, Skykomish
  8 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.

Due to site challenges, limited capacity, and regulatory requirements, the following items will NOT BE accepted at temporary 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.

For questions about your curbside garbage and recycling collection, please reach out to your hauling provider directly:

• WM: pnwrsservices@wm.com or 1-800-592-9995 (M-F, 7 am - 7 pm)
  
  
• 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
• 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 haz.waste@kingcounty.gov or 206-296-4692. 

Where to get official information on flooding

• King County Emergency News: kcemergency.com  
• River levels, flood conditions, and sandbag resources and distribution: flood.kingcounty.gov, or call the King County Flood Warning Center, 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263  
• Road closures and travel impacts: King County MyCommute (King County My Commute and Washington State Department of Transportation  Travel Center Map | WSDOT 
• Transit service impacts: Check if your route is affected before traveling via King County Metro Service Advisories and Service alerts | Sound Transit   
• Emergency alerts: ALERT King County sign-up ALERT King County – King County, Washington  
• 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, Severe Weather Response – KCRHA  
• If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. 
• For free and confidential emotional support, call 9-8-8.