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Houghton Transfer Station
Houghton Transfer Station is a transfer station in Kirkland, WA, in King County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 75 drop-off sites we list in King County.
| Address | 11724 NE 60th St, Kirkland, WA 98033 Directions |
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| County | King County, WA |
| Phone | (206) 477-4466 |
| Website | kingcounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5:30 pm Sat-Sun: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Must live or do business in King County's service area (excludes Seattle and Milton); no proof requirement stated |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Payment | card, cash, Apple Pay |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: kingcounty.gov, kingcounty.gov, kingcounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in King County
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Goodwill Ravenna/ Laurelhurst Donation Center Transfer stationHours: Mon to Sun 9 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5:30 pm
- Emerald Services, INC Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 5 pm … Garbage minimum (up to 320 lbs): $40.25Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushAppliancesMattresses
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Friendly Earth Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
More in King County
All 75 drop-off sites in King County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington
Frequently asked questions
Where is Houghton Transfer Station?
11724 NE 60th St, Kirkland, WA 98033. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Houghton Transfer Station?
Houghton Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, appliances and mattresses.
Can non-residents use Houghton Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Must live or do business in King County's service area (excludes Seattle and Milton); no proof requirement stated.
How much does it cost to dump at Houghton Transfer Station?
Garbage minimum (up to 320 lbs): $40.25; Garbage per ton: $243.38; Clean wood or yard waste minimum (up to 320 lbs): $20.70; Clean wood or yard waste per ton: $129.38. Rates per county disposal fee page; new fees take effect January 1, 2027. Tire fees not stated on that page. CleanUp LIFT card (ProviderOne, EBT, ORCA LIFT) gives $20 off per waste type per visit.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Houghton Transfer Station open?
Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5:30 pm; Sat-Sun: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Houghton Transfer Station?
Goodwill Ravenna/ Laurelhurst Donation Center in Seattle (5.2 mi), Factoria Transfer Station in Bellevue (5.6 mi) and North Recycle and Disposal Station in Seattle (7.4 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Kirkland?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Factoria Transfer Station, about 5.6 miles away.
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