Kirkland, Washington

Recycling centers in Kirkland

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Goodwill Juanita on NE 132nd Street is an E-Cycle Washington drop-off that accepts up to 10 televisions, monitors, computers and laptops per donor per day. The city notes high donation volume and possible long waits. It also collects cell phones.

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Accepts: Televisions, Computer monitors, Computers, Laptops, Cell phones

Services: E-Cycle Washington drop-off · Cell phone recycling

How many electronics can I drop off per day?

Goodwill Juanita accepts up to 10 televisions, monitors, computers and laptops per donor per day.

What electronics can I recycle through E-Cycle Washington at this listed collection site?

The E-Cycle Washington directory lists Goodwill Juanita Store at 9826 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland. The program covers desktop and laptop computers, monitors, televisions, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players. These are program-covered products; other electronics may have different acceptance rules or charges. Confirm the site's current load requirements before visiting.

Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station

11724 NE 60th St Kirkland WA 98033 USA

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King County Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station in Kirkland provides recycling services and garbage disposal. The county asks users to sort corrugated cardboard into marked recycling bins or areas rather than place it in garbage.

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

Accepts: Corrugated cardboard for recycling

Services: Recycling drop-off · Garbage disposal

How should cardboard be handled at Houghton station?

The county says corrugated cardboard must be sorted for recycling and placed in marked bins or areas.

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

Washington Ecology's facility spreadsheet lists Houghton Transfer 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.

Pacific Power Batteries of Kirkland on NE 124th Street is a listed E-Cycle Washington collection site where residents and businesses with fewer than 50 employees recycle TVs, computers, laptops and monitors for free.

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Accepts: Televisions, Computers, Laptops, Computer monitors, E-readers, Tablets, Portable DVD players

Services: E-Cycle Washington drop-off

Is e-waste recycling free here?

E-Cycle Washington recycling is free for residents and businesses with fewer than 50 employees.

What electronics can I recycle through E-Cycle Washington at this listed collection site?

The E-Cycle Washington directory lists Pacific Power Batteries of Kirkland at 13205 NE 124th St #A, Kirkland. The program covers desktop and laptop computers, monitors, televisions, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players. These are program-covered products; other electronics may have different acceptance rules or charges. Confirm the site's current load requirements before visiting.

Materials Accepted in Kirkland

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Kirkland include e-cycle washington, goodwill, cell phones, Corrugated cardboard for recycling, transfer station. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Kirkland, Washington

Waste Management collects garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste in Kirkland, and every resident and business must have collection service. Every garbage cart size includes a weekly 64-gallon recycle cart and a 96-gallon food and yard waste cart. King County's Houghton Transfer Station in the Bridle Trails neighborhood takes cardboard, paper, bottles, and cans free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kirkland WA have curbside recycling?

Yes. Weekly recycling is included with garbage service at no extra cost. Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs, and metal cans go in loose. Items must be at least 3 inches wide, and bagged recycling goes to the landfill.

Who picks up trash in Kirkland WA?

Waste Management. Call 425-587-0040 or email pnwrsservices@wm.com for a missed pickup, a cart size change, or a replacement cart. The city bills every two months based on garbage cart size; Utility Billing is (425) 587-3150.

Can you put glass in the recycling in Kirkland WA?

Yes. Glass bottles and jars go in the recycle cart with lids removed, even after Ardagh Glass closed its Seattle plant in November 2024. Broken glass goes in the garbage. More on glass recycling.

How do I get rid of a mattress in Kirkland WA?

Single-family residents get one free bulky item collection each year, and extra items carry a fee; schedule with WM at 425-587-0040. Mattresses and unusable furniture also go to King County transfer stations for a fee. Oversize appliances and scrap metal go to the Factoria Transfer Station in Bellevue or the Shoreline Transfer Station.

How do I recycle electronics in Kirkland WA?

Single-family residents get free next-to-the-cart electronics collection through WM. The city also holds recycling events for electronics, batteries, and paper shredding.

How much does extra yard waste cost in Kirkland WA?

Extras beside the cart are charged. Use 32-gallon containers (35 pound limit), Kraft bags labeled Yard, or 4 by 2 foot bundles tied with twine, no plastic. Every November, up to 5 bags of yard waste extras per week go free.

Recycling tips for Kirkland

  • •Put carts out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, no more than 24 hours early, and pull them in within 24 hours after.
  • •Screw plastic caps back on plastic bottles, but not on glass or cartons. Toss tub lids in the garbage.
  • •Collection runs on every holiday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, which push pickup one day later.
  • •Liquid paint recycles at no cost. Call the Kirkland Recycling Hotline at 425-587-3812 for drop-off details.
  • •Extra recycling beside the cart is free; extra garbage is charged.

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