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Houghton Transfer Station
Transfer station✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Kirkland, King County, Washington
About this transfer station
Houghton Transfer Station is a transfer station in Kirkland, 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
- Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm
- Sat–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm
Good to know
- Vehicle plus trailer can be up to 25 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 →
Sources (checked Nov 1, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Houghton Transfer Station?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Houghton Transfer Station?
Most transfer stations charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use Houghton Transfer Station if I don't live in King County?
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.
What is the closest other dump to Houghton Transfer Station?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station (transfer station), about 5.6 miles away in King County, WA.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 5.6 mi |
| Southwest Transfer Station Snohomish County, WA | Transfer station | 11.7 mi |
| Renton Solid Waste Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 12.3 mi |
| Republic Services King County, WA | Transfer station | 13.1 mi |
| Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 16.1 mi |
| Cedar Hills Regional LF King County, WA | Landfill | 16.2 mi |