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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Kittitas County Moderate Risk Waste Facility

925 Industrial Way

Kittitas County's Moderate Risk Waste Facility accepts household hazardous waste by appointment at 925 Industrial Way in Ellensburg. Call before bringing materials.

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Accepts: Waste oil, Antifreeze, Lead-acid vehicle batteries, Dry-cell household batteries, Paints and thinners, Cleaning supplies, Automotive products, Garden products

Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off by appointment · Small-quantity-generator service

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The county says to call and schedule before visiting.

WM - Ellensburg Recycling

201 North Wenas Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926

3.2/5(5 reviews)

WM - Ellensburg Recycling is a recycling drop-off center located at 201 North Wenas Street in Ellensburg, Washington.

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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.

WM - Kittitas Transfer Station

2603 West Green Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926

4.3/5(163 reviews)

Kittitas County Solid Waste owns the Ellensburg Transfer Station at 2603 West Green Avenue (relocated from Industrial Way). It is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Self-haulers can bring garbage, yard waste, construction debris, tires, and CFC appliances. Recyclables may be dropped at no charge at the approach. Waste Management handles curbside pickup separately at (509) 925-9688.

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

Accepts: Municipal solid waste, Yard waste, Construction and demolition waste, Appliances with CFC refrigerants (doors off, empty), Passenger, truck, and equipment tires, Recyclables (no charge at the approach), Septage (permitted Kittitas County haulers only)

Services: Self-haul transfer station · Commercial hauler disposal · Free recyclables drop-off at the approach · Yard waste drop-off · Compost sales

Where is the Ellensburg station now?

2603 West Green Avenue, Ellensburg. County pages list this as the current transfer station; it is no longer on Industrial Way. Phone is (509) 962-7072.

What are the hours and fees?

Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MSW is $179 per ton with an $11 minimum (effective October 1, 2025). Yard waste is $96 per ton with an $8 minimum. Recyclables at the approach are free.

Materials Accepted in Ellensburg

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Ellensburg include household hazardous waste, recycling center, Waste oil, Antifreeze, Lead-acid vehicle batteries. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Ellensburg, Washington

Waste Management (WM) holds Ellensburg's curbside contract: gray carts for garbage, blue for recycling, and green for yard waste. The blue cart takes plastics by shape only, so bottles, jars, and jugs go in and tubs and clamshells stay out. Self-haul trash and drop-off recycling go to the Kittitas County Ellensburg Transfer Station at 2603 W Green Ave, open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is recycling collected in Ellensburg?

WM collects Ellensburg recycling every other week in the blue cart and garbage every week in the gray cart. Yard waste subscribers get green cart pickup every Wednesday from April through November and the first Wednesday of the month from December through March. A weekday holiday pushes the rest of that week back one day, so Thursday customers go to Friday and Friday customers to Saturday.

What plastics can I recycle in Ellensburg?

Recycle plastic bottles, jars, and jugs only. WM sorts plastic by shape, so tubs, clamshells, and other shapes stay out of the blue cart even when they carry a #1 to #7 recycling symbol. Keep everything loose, because bagged recyclables are refused. A driver who spots contamination leaves an oops tag and skips emptying the cart.

What if my Ellensburg recycling cart is full?

All recycling must fit in the blue cart with the lid closed, and WM charges extra for material left on top or beside it. For an occasional overflow, set out a cardboard box or personal can labeled "Recycle," with no plastic bags. WM rents additional recycle carts for an extra monthly charge.

Where is the Ellensburg Transfer Station?

The Ellensburg Transfer Station sits at 2603 W Green Ave, open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, phone 509-962-7072. Kittitas County charges $96.00 per ton with an $8.00 minimum, and yard waste mixed with garbage pays the garbage rate. Its recycling bins take aluminum and tin cans, cardboard, magazines, newspaper, plastic milk jugs, and pop and water bottles.

Where do I take used motor oil and old batteries in Ellensburg?

Take motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries to the Kittitas County Solid Waste office parking lot at 925 Industrial Way, phone 509-962-7542. The same office takes CFL tubes and bulbs, household batteries, cell phones, and used cooking oil, so one stop covers most garage and kitchen leftovers.

Where can I recycle a TV or computer in Ellensburg?

Goodwill at 400 W Washington Ave is an E-cycle drop-off for monitors, laptops, and TVs, phone 509-925-4704, and it also takes clothing and most household items. Habitat for Humanity at 212 Railroad takes working appliances, furniture, housewares, and building materials, phone 509-962-5058.

Recycling tips for Ellensburg

  • •Remove labels and lids from cans and bottles before dropping them in the transfer station recycling bins.
  • •WM's Ellensburg office at 607 N. Railroad Avenue closes 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for lunch and takes no in-person bill payments, but Fred Meyer at 201 S. Water St. does.
  • •During the city's fall Cleanup Days, the mailed card covers one free transfer station trip for garbage and yard waste, while tires and appliances still pay regular fees.
  • •WM customers in city limits who cannot haul garbage because of a disability can book curbside extra pickup during Cleanup Days at 509-962-7230, 72 hours ahead.

Recycling centers near Ellensburg

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

DTG Recycle - Yakima
Yakima, WA · 26 mi
Central Washington Recycling
Yakima, WA · 27 mi
Wesley United Methodist Church Recycling Center
Yakima, WA · 27 mi
Yakima County Solid Waste Division
Yakima, WA · 27 mi
Terrace Heights Landfill
Yakima, WA · 27 mi
WM - Wenatchee Transfer Station
Wenatchee, WA · 31 mi

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