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North Transfer Station
Transfer stationPublicly owned✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026Seattle, King County, Washington
Contact & hours
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- Daily: 8am–5:30pm
- Opens at 10am on the first Wednesday of each month
- Fees
- Garbage: minimum charge per trip (covers up to 420 lbs), then charged per ton
- Clean yard waste and clean wood: lower minimum and per-ton rate
- Recyclables only: free
- Appliances: per-item fee (limit 2 per load)
- Unsecured loads: extra fee
- Payment
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- Who can use it
- City of Seattle transfer station ("the dump") open to anyone for self-haul. Separate recyclables, yard waste and clean wood to pay less. Tarp your load to avoid an extra fee.
Checked against official sources on Nov 2, 2026: source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this transfer station
North Transfer Station is a publicly owned transfer station in Seattle, King County, Washington. It is owned by City of Seattle (Seattle Public Utilities). 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. City of Seattle transfer station ("the dump") open to anyone for self-haul. Separate recyclables, yard waste and clean wood to pay less. Tarp your load to avoid an extra fee.
What they take
- Household trashWhat counts? →
- Bulky items and mattresses (fee)What counts? →
- Appliances (fee)What counts? →
- Yard waste and clean woodWhat counts? →
- Recyclables (free)What counts? →
Good to know
- Weekday afternoons (3–5pm) get busy with commercial traffic; go early.
- The city's other station is the South Transfer Station, 130 S Kenyon St.
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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
What are the hours at North Transfer Station?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 2, 2026): Daily: 8am–5:30pm; Opens at 10am on the first Wednesday of each month. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at North Transfer Station?
Garbage: minimum charge per trip (covers up to 420 lbs), then charged per ton Clean yard waste and clean wood: lower minimum and per-ton rate Recyclables only: free Appliances: per-item fee (limit 2 per load) Unsecured loads: extra fee Check the operator's current fee schedule before you go.
Can I use North Transfer Station if I don't live in King County?
City of Seattle transfer station ("the dump") open to anyone for self-haul. Separate recyclables, yard waste and clean wood to pay less. Tarp your load to avoid an extra fee.
What is the closest other dump to North Transfer Station?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Houghton Transfer Station (transfer station), about 7.4 miles away in King County, WA.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 7.4 mi |
| South Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 8.0 mi |
| Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 9.6 mi |
| Southwest Transfer Station Snohomish County, WA | Transfer station | 10.8 mi |
| Republic Services King County, WA | Transfer station | 12.6 mi |
| Renton Solid Waste Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 13.7 mi |