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4 locations from 15 recycling listings in Seattle.
Places that take refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters, and other large appliances. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Appliance Recycling in Seattle
Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station
18800 Orillia Rd S Seattle WA 98188 USA
(206) 477-4466
Mon-Thu Open 24 hours · Fri 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM · Sat-Sun 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
4.2 (367 reviews)
The Bow Lake Recycling Transfer Station in King County provides recycling services and garbage disposal for residents and businesses within the county's service area, excluding Seattle and Milton. Customers must verify eligibility to use King County recycling and garbage facilities. Accepted materials at the facility include commingled recyclable materials, appliances, mercury-containing light bulbs and tubes, and textiles, which are only accepted during recycle area hours. Vehicles and trailers must adhere to specific length limits, with a maximum of 40 feet allowed at Bow Lake Recycling Transfer Station. It is important to secure your load to avoid a $25 fee for arriving with an unsecured load. The facility also offers various payment methods such as credit card, cash, and Apple Pay. Visitors can sign up for station news and alerts and access downloadable guides for recycling services. Fees vary based on material type and weight, with potential discounts for ProviderOne, EBT, or ORCA LIFT customers. Additionally, the facility consolidates garbage for transport to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, while yard waste and recyclables are distributed to markets for processing into new products. For more information on recyclability or disposal restrictions, visitors can contact the Solid Waste Information Line or visit the disposal restrictions page on the website.
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Key Works Metal Recycling
3881 16th Ave SW
(206) 935-4255
Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Key Works Metal Recycling is the West Seattle buy-back yard of Key Works, a nonprofit recycler whose loads fund work-skills training for people in recovery. The drive-through yard on 16th Avenue SW weighs aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous metals and pays on the spot, in cash up to the state's limit on non-ferrous purchases and by check above it. Sellers show a valid Washington driver's license. Dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves, laptops, cell phones, circuit boards, and steel and iron under 300 pounds come in free with no payout. The yard refuses cars, engines, catalytic converters, refrigerators, tires, and household batteries. Hours run Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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North Transfer Station
1350 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 USA
(206) 684-8400
Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
4.4 (275 reviews)
The North Transfer Station, located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, is undergoing construction in 2025 to replace aging compactors, potentially causing longer wait times for customers. The station aims to handle waste efficiently and safely, offering ample recycling opportunities. Visitors can use the "Where Does it Go?" tool to determine proper material disposal. The facility accepts additional items at the Recycling and Reuse Building at no charge. To avoid peak times, it's recommended to visit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, as Mondays and weekends are busiest. Commercial garbage trucks frequent the station on weekday afternoons. Payment methods include cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard. Notably, the station does not accept household hazardous waste, directing visitors to the North Household Hazardous Waste facility nearby. The North Transfer Station is committed to improving odor issues, with ongoing reports and updates available for public access.
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Seattle Iron & Metals Corporation
601 South Myrtle Street
(206) 682-0040
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-3:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-11:30 AM
Founded in 1922, this Duwamish Waterway yard on South Myrtle Street takes scrap by truck, rail car, barge, shipping container, and personal vehicle. It buys auto bodies, appliances, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel from industrial generators and weekend cleanouts alike.
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Appliance Recycling in Seattle: FAQ
Will a scrap yard in Seattle, WA take my refrigerator?
Many will, but refrigerators, freezers, and AC units contain refrigerant that must be removed by a certified technician. Some yards require a tag proving it was evacuated, others charge a fee to do it.
Do I get paid for old appliances?
Scrap yards pay for appliances by weight as light iron, which is usually a few dollars per appliance. Transfer stations typically charge a disposal fee instead.
Can my utility pick up an old fridge?
Some electric utilities run free pickup programs for working refrigerators and freezers, sometimes with a rebate. Check your utility before hauling it yourself.