Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station

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.