Recycling center in University Place, WA

University Place Refuse and Recycling

2815 Rochester Road West, University Place, WA 98466

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About this center

University Place Refuse and Recycling runs a drop-off recycling center at 2815 Rochester St W in University Place, WA, one block off 27th behind Cheers West, for larger quantities and items that don't fit in curbside carts. The center takes all standard curbside recyclables plus rinsed glass bottles and jars, scrap metal (steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel), appliances, yard waste, and untreated scrap wood. Center hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm and Saturday 7:00am-1:30pm, with scrap metal, appliances, yard waste, and wood accepted 8:30am-4:00pm weekdays only and requiring office check-in. The company also provides residential garbage, curbside recycling, yard waste, and commercial waste services.

Materials accepted & services

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Services offered

  • Drop-off recycling center for larger quantities
  • Residential curbside recycling
  • Residential garbage collection
  • Yard waste collection and drop-off
  • Commercial garbage service for apartments and businesses
  • Construction debris service
  • Portable storage / dumpster service
  • Compost and SoundGro
  • Curbside bulky waste and oversize brush pickup

Areas served

University Place, WA

Not accepted

Glass other than bottles and jarsTanks, barrels, drums, or canistersLarge amounts of dirtTreated wood

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Trina

3 months ago

Review

Horrible customer service and sporadic bill notifications they only send a bill when you are past due instead of monthly. Ridiculous prices I think they even charge for recycling 🙄. I plan to write our Representatives about price gouging from a private company we are required to have. They can only charge so much because we have no choice but to use them. I love this area but this utility company alone makes me want to move.

Joseph Swink

7 months ago

Review

Terrible company. Price gouging is a horrendous act to do. 54 dollars for weekly service is absurd. I paid 12.50 for a bigger can weekly service and no additional fees in the city I moved from. They charge a 9.50 fee if the bags don’t fit in your can for each bag and you have to tag it bc ya know they don’t understand the trash leaning up against your can is yours (dumb). Oh and if you’d like to bring your bags and drop them off that’s 9.50 as well for each bag… the Tacoma landfill is 8.50 for 100 pounds so you do the math there. Do better.

Laurelee Wood

9 months ago

Review

This company charges too much for their service and offers no discount or help for senior or disabled customers. I have the smallest garbage tote available and have to pay for the standard every-other-week pickup but only need garbage pickup every 6-8 weeks. This company charges the highest rate in the area and yet doesn't offer a senior discount or any accommodation for someone producing a fraction of the waste of an average household. I've called them a couple times about this but there's nothing more to be done to lower my costs. I wish there were other options because I'd definitely take my business elsewhere. BTW the average rate in Washington is $24 a month.

Visitor questions

Where is the recycling center and what are its hours?

The recycling center is in the company parking lot at 2815 Rochester St W, one block off 27th behind Cheers West. Hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm and Saturday 7:00am-1:30pm.

What can I drop off at the recycling center?

All standard curbside recycling items, plus rinsed glass bottles and jars, scrap metal (steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel), appliances, yard waste, and untreated scrap wood.

Are there any fees?

Yard waste drop-off is $25 per yard. Appliances may carry a handling/environmental compliance fee; contact the office at 253-564-3212 for details.

Do I need to check in before dropping off scrap metal, yard waste, or scrap wood?

Yes. Scrap metal, appliances, yard waste, and scrap wood require checking in with the office prior to dumping, and these items are accepted 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday only.

Is University Place Refuse and Recycling open on Saturday?

University Place Refuse and Recycling lists itself as closed on Saturdays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is University Place Refuse and Recycling open on Sunday?

University Place Refuse and Recycling lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Location & directions

University Place Refuse and Recycling

2815 Rochester Road West, University Place, WA 98466

University Place, WA

47.233967°N, 122.531242°W

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