Transfer station

South Transfer Station

130 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98108

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: Seattle Public Utilities
Hours: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily; 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Seattle only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Vehicle tires only	$16.00 per vehicle

Limit: Limit 4 tires per load.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Appliance	$34.00 each

Residential appliances only, limit 2 per load; refrigerators must be empty with doors removed.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for washers and dryers
Appliance	$34.00 each

Residential appliances only, limit 2 per load.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply

Charged at the garbage rate: $37 minimum (up to 420 lbs) or $174 per ton.

Mattress toppers

AcceptedFees apply

Charged at the garbage rate: $37 minimum (up to 420 lbs) or $174 per ton.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Broken or large frames; charged at the garbage rate ($37 minimum per trip).

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)

Televisions

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Computers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Transfer Stations (Dumps/Landfills) (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- The South Transfer Station is at 130 S Kenyon St, Seattle 98108. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Stations are open 8 am–5:30 pm daily, except 10 am–5:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires, scrap metal and vehicle batteries can be recycled at the stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics and TVs or CRT monitors are not accepted at the transfer stations, nor is oil paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- The Seattle transfer stations are available for Seattle residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seattle Public Utilities: Transfer Station Rates (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities · effective April 1, 2026
- Vehicle tires only: $16 per load, limit 4 tires per load (rates as of April 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances are $34 each, limit 2 per load; no commercial appliances; refrigerators must be empty with doors removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loads of recyclables only are no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage is $37 minimum per trip (covers up to 420 lbs) or $174 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seattle Public Utilities: Where Does It Go? tool (item data feed) (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- Mattresses, mattress toppers or futons can be picked up at the curb for a fee or dropped off at city transfer stations for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Broken or large furniture frames can be taken to Seattle transfer stations or picked up for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators or freezers can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washers or dryers can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 4 tires per visit can go to city transfer stations for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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