Recycling center in Seattle, WA

North Transfer Station

Name: North Transfer Station
Address: 1350 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 USA, Seattle, WA, 98103, US
Telephone: (206) 684-8400
Rating: 4.4

1350 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 USA

4.4 (275 reviews)

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2

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North Transfer Station recycling center in Seattle, WA - View of facility

About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

Cardboard GlassPlastics #1&2Electronics AppliancesTransfer StationRecycling and Reuse BuildingCashCheckVisa

Services offered

Solid-waste transfer
Recycling and reuse drop-off

Not accepted

Window glassMirror glassGlasswarePlastic bagsStyrofoamFoodLiquidsAerosol cansPaint cansCeramicsBubble wrapShredded paper

Prices & reviews

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M Kelly Rogers

a month ago

Review

The best recycling drop-off station I’ve ever been to. Yesterday Kahil the Information Rep was excellent in explaining whether some of the items I wasn’t too sure of could be recycled or not. Surprisingly lots of different plastic numbered items can be! A great experience which made us feel like we did something positive for the planet.

Jeremy Leishman

2 years ago

Review

Visited the FREE public viewing room of the North Transfer Station this afternoon. Free parking on site including handicap spots. Wheelchair accessible entrance. Elevator and stairs are available to access the 2nd floor viewing room. Clean well lit floor to ceiling windows overlooking both the incoming / outgoing station and the dumping area. Spent an hour there and saw around 25 garbage trucks dump their loads. Informative displays showcasing how the plant operates are hands on meaning you can play with them. Great place to take kids of all ages.

Frank

3 weeks ago

Review

Never did I think I'd leave a review for a garbage dump. 😄 But this is a very well designed and run center. Garbage recyclables hazmat items large items.... It can get busy so come early or late.

Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

What mixed recyclables can be brought to the Recycling and Reuse Building?

Seattle lists clean, empty, and dry glass bottles and jars, rigid plastics, plastic containers, cans, and paper.

Does the Recycling and Reuse Building accept glassware or plastic bags?

No. The city lists glassware, window and mirror glass, plastic bags, Styrofoam, and several other items as not accepted there.

Is North Transfer Station open on Saturday?

Yes. North Transfer Station is open 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is North Transfer Station open on Sunday?

Yes. North Transfer Station is open 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM on Sundays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

Washington waste-program records

Washington State Department of Ecology

Record date:: See source details; a record date is not supplied in the overview.
Retrieved:: 2026-10-30 (source access date)

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What permit classifications and reporting requirements does Washington Ecology record?

The matched activity records report Transfer Station: permit-status field "Permitted"; annual report required Yes; recycling survey required No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. "Exempt", "Recycle Survey" and "Permitted" are separate source classifications; a reporting requirement does not establish that a report has been filed. SiteActivityId identifies an activity record rather than a permit number.

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Operations & reporting

Reported quantities, fleet figures and financial-assurance filings retain their source scope and dates; they do not establish current capacity, staffing, funding or coverage.

Matched facility / site record

Washington waste-program records

Washington State Department of Ecology

Record date:: See source details; a record date is not supplied in the overview.
Retrieved:: 2026-10-30 (source access date)

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What operating waste or recycling activities does Washington Ecology list here?

Washington Ecology's facility spreadsheet lists North Recycle and Disposal Station at this address, with operating activity records for Transfer Station. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are the spreadsheet's activity records, not a guarantee of public access or item acceptance.

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