South Transfer Station

About this transfer station

South 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

• South household hazardous waste facility is across the street at 8105 5th Ave S (Thu–Sat 9am–5pm).
• The city's other station is the North Transfer Station, 1350 N 34th 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 →

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