Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station

About this transfer station

Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station is a transfer station in Tukwila, King County, Washington. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. Run by King County Solid Waste. You must live or do business within King County's service area — residents of Seattle and Milton should use their city's facilities.

Hours

• Transfer station: Mon–Thu open 24 hours
• Fri 12am–11:30pm
• Sat–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm
• Recycling area has separate, shorter hours

Good to know

• Vehicle plus trailer can be up to 40 feet long.

Map

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Before you haul a load here

• Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
• Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
• Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
• Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →

Frequently asked questions

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