Auburn, Washington

Recycling centers in Auburn

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Buckley Recycle Center Inc

28225 W Valley Hwy N Auburn WA 98001 USA

3.9/5(38 reviews)

BRC INC is a recycling center located at 28225 West Valley Hwy N Auburn, WA 98001, operating since 1996. They offer services such as recycling natural materials, drop box service, trucking, excavation, land clearing, mobile screening, and grinding. The facility only accepts clean natural organic materials. Operating hours are Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm, closed on Christmas Day but open on New Year's Day. Visitors are advised that outdated price lists circulating online may not be accurate, and prices are subject to change without notice. For inquiries, the contact details include a mailing address at PO Box 1373 Enumclaw, WA 98022, phone, fax, and email.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What legal entity and business structure are recorded in Seattle’s license directory?

The active Business License Tax Certificate dataset records trade name BRC INC, legal entity BUCKLEY RECYCLE CENTER INC, ownership type Corporation, and city account 0008623390778287 at this address. Checked 2026-10-30. This identifies the business-license entity and structure; it does not name the LLC's members, establish beneficial ownership or prove ownership of the property.

UpTeKK

101 Lund Road, Auburn, WA 98001

4.6/5(40 reviews)

UpTeKK is a recycling site that focuses on the collection and processing of electronics, including TVs, appliances, and computers. They offer convenient drop-off services and a pick-up request option for easy recycling.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Electronics, TVs, Appliances, Computers

Services: Drop off items · Request a pick-up · Free Data Destruction

What are the drop-off hours?

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. All drop offs need to arrive by 4:45 PM.

Do you charge for recycling certain items?

Most items are accepted at no cost; for items that require a fee, please check the Services section.

WM - Recycle Northwest

355 H St NW Auburn WA 98001 USA

4.1/5(648 reviews)

WM - Recycle Northwest is a recycling drop-off center located at 355 H Street Northwest in Auburn, Washington.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

What company-level annual revenue has this listing’s brand reported?

For company-level context, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) reported $25,204,000,000 in consolidated revenue for 2025, in its release dated 2026-01-28. This listing names the WM brand and links to the company's domain. The figure is the company's overall revenue, not this location's sales, valuation or a claim about who owns its land. It is an actual reported annual figure, not 2026 guidance.

Materials Accepted in Auburn

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Auburn include Natural Organic Materials, Trucking, Excavation, Land Clearing, Mobile Screening. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Auburn, Washington

Waste Management has hauled Auburn's garbage, recycling, and yard and food waste since October 1, 2021, when it replaced Republic Services under a city contract. Recycling is collected every other week, while garbage and yard and food waste go out weekly. King County's new South County Recycling and Transfer Station includes the first permanent household hazardous waste drop-off in South County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who collects garbage and recycling in Auburn, WA?

Waste Management does. The City of Auburn contracted WM effective October 1, 2021, and Republic Services no longer serves Auburn. WM also handles billing at 253-939-9792.

How often is recycling collected in Auburn?

Recycling is collected every other week. Garbage and yard and food waste are collected weekly. WM observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, and a weekday holiday pushes collection back one day for the rest of that week.

Does Auburn have free bulky item pickup?

Yes. Residential garbage customers get one free curbside bulky item pickup per year, and you can schedule up to 4 items. Schedule it through WM at 253-939-9792.

Where do I take household hazardous waste in Auburn?

King County's South County Recycling and Transfer Station has the first permanent household hazardous waste drop-off in South County. Drop-off is free for King County residents and closed on Wednesdays. Paint and chemicals belong there.

How should I set out my carts in Auburn?

Set carts out by 7:00 AM, and no earlier than 24 hours before collection. Space them 2 feet apart with the lids opening toward the street, and keep them 3 feet from cars, trees, fences, and mailboxes. Remove them from public property within 24 hours after collection day.

What happens if Auburn's garbage crew misses my pickup?

Report it to WM within 24 hours at 253-939-9792 or through the live chat at wmnorthwest.com/auburn. WM phone lines run Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weather delays post on the WM service alerts page for Auburn.

Recycling tips for Auburn

  • •A WM driver who finds a wrong item in your recycling cart leaves a Recycling Only Oops tag explaining where it belongs.
  • •Auburn customers who take WM's Recycle Right pledge earn a free month of service.
  • •The King County South County facility turns away vehicles over 40 feet long, trailer included.
  • •An unsecured load costs $25 at the King County transfer station under King County Code 10.12.040.

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