Free debris drop-off available weekends only at Bow Lake, Shoreline, and Enumclaw
In response to the ongoing challenges faced by communities recovering from recent flooding events, King County Solid Waste will continue to accept flood debris, including yard waste and garbage, free of charge from individual customers on Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 8, 2026, at three station locations.
Stations offering free debris disposal
There will be no charge for flood debris brought to the following stations:
For a full list of accepted items at each stations, view our Guide to King County Recycling and Transfer Facilities.
Free disposal is only for self-haul customers. Third-party haulers are excluded from the free disposal policy and must pay standard fees.
Dates of free debris drop off
- Jan. 17 - 18
- Jan. 24 - 25
- Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
- Feb. 7 - 8
 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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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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