Renton Area Drop Off/Buy Back Recycling Options
Recycling Does Not Stop At The Curb
Even if an item is not accepted in Renton's residential recycling program, it may still be recyclable in our community. Scrap metal, stumps, and concrete, which may normally be taken to the transfer station, can be recycled at locations in or near Renton, often at a much lower cost. For residents who do not have recycling available at home, nearby recycling centers are listed below.
The City of Renton hosts Spring and Fall Recycling Events each year to help residents recycle materials that are not accepted curbside. At these events, the City accepts items such as scrap metal, car tires, motor oil and anti-freeze, concrete, clean scrap wood, and more. A notice is sent out each spring and fall with the utility bill. It is also listed in the City Source section of the Renton Reporter.
King County Solid Waste holds a variety of Special Collection Events each year throughout the county where residents can bring some hard to recycle items.
Check out the Household Online Materials Exchange. A free internet service for King County residents and businesses. People can list used household and building materials to be sold or given away and they also can put on a listing to acquire used materials. Items are divided into specific categories for ease of use.
Local Recycling Centers
Keppler Feed and Recycle, 16442 Sunset Blvd. NE, Renton, 425-226-5239.
Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accepts: Non-ferrous scrap metal, aluminum cans, and newspaper.
The RE Store, 1440 NW 52nd St., Seattle, 206-297-9119.
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accepts: Flooring, cabinetry, antique lighting and hardware, stained glass windows, wrought iron fencing, and more. Call for acceptance approval and current prices.
Second Use Building Materials, 7953 Second Avenue S, Seattle, 206-763-6929.
Open Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accepts: A wide variety of clean (and in good condition) building materials and fixtures. Call for acceptance approval and current prices.
Renton Transfer Station, 3021 NE 4th St., Renton, 206-296-4466.
Open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Accepts: Aluminum, steel, and tin cans, glass bottles and jars, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, mixed paper, magazines, cardboard and newspaper.
For alternative transfer station locations please click on King County Transfer Stations or call King County Solid Waste at 206-296-4466.
Plastic Recycling
Even if a plastic container has the recycling arrows on it, it may not be recyclable in our area. Currently only #1 and #2 plastic bottles are accepted in curbside or apartment recycling bins. The following plastics are recyclable at other Renton locations:
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#2 and #4 Plastic Bags: Take to a local grocery or drug store and ask if they accept them.
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Styrofoam Packing Peanuts: Accepted for reuse at various packaging stores. Call 1-800-828-2214 to find the nearest location to recycle styrofoam packing peanuts.
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Plastic Flower Pots: A variety of locations are listed below:
- Thorsett Landscape and Nursery, 13501 SE 226th Pl., Kent, 253-631-5838.
Accepts one gallon or larger sizes at no charge.
- Flowerworld Nursery, 9322 196th Pl. SE, Maltby, 360-668-9575.
Accepts all sizes at no charge.
- Pacific Natives and Ornamentals, 23423 57th Ave. SE, Woodinville, 425-483-8108.
Accepts one, two and five gallon pots only, without cracks.
- Willeywood Nursery and Floral, 17414 Bothell Way SE, Mill Creek, 425-481-9768.
Accepts one gallon and larger pots. No broken pots.
Appliance Recycling
Call first to find out current charges for pick up and recycling of refrigerators, freezers, hot water heaters, and other major appliances.
- King and Bunny's Discount Appliance, 4608 Sunset Boulevard NE, Renton, 425-277-0600.
- Waste Management (pick-up service only), 206-243-4050.
- Keppler Feed and Recycle, 16442 Sunset Blvd. NE, Renton, 425-226-5239.
Free Recycling of TV's, Computers and Monitors
For a current list of collection sites call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit the E-Cycle Washington website at ecyclewashington.org.
Window Recycling
- Stoneway Rock and Recycling, 6806 S 140th St., Renton, 425-226-1000 ext. 339.
$30/ton, $10 minimum. No frames, plastic or safety glass.
- Earthwise Salvage, 2462 1st Ave., Seattle, 206-624-4510.
Broken glass is not accepted. Please call first for details.
- Second Use Building Materials, 7953 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, 206-763-6929.
Broken glass is not accepted. Please call first for details.
Reusable Building Materials
- The RE Store, 1440 NW 52nd St., Seattle, 206-297-9119.
Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accepts: Flooring, cabinetry, antique lighting and hardware, stained glass windows, wrought iron fencing, and more.
Call for acceptance approval and current prices.
- Earthwise Salvage, 2462 1st Ave., Seattle, 206-624-4510.
Call first for details on what is accepted and available.
- Second Use Building Materials, 7953 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, 206-763-6929.
Call first for details on what is accepted and available.
Recycle Yard Waste, Stumps, and Wood
- Rainier Wood Recyclers, 27529 Covington Way SE, Kent, 253-630-3565.
Accepts: Large branches, stumps and untreated wood. $7.50/cubic yard.
- Cedar Grove Composting, 17825 Cedar Grove Rd. SE, Maple Valley, 425-432-2395.
Accepts: Grass clippings, branches, stumps and wood. $35.50/ton, $5 minimum.
- Pacific Topsoils: 4604 S 216th St., Kent, 1-800-884-SOIL.
Accepts: Grass clippings, branches, stumps, and wood. $16.50/cubic yard, $11.75 minimum.
Recycle Concrete, Brick, and Asphalt
- Renton Concrete Recyclers, 500 Monster Rd. SW, Renton, 206-772-2278.
Maximum size is two cubic feet. $7.50/cubic yd, $20 minimum.
For further information on disposal locations and inquiries, visit the King County Transfer Stations website.
Email the Solid Waste Coordinator.