Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Vashon Transfer and Recycling Station

You will find Vashon Transfer and Recycling Station in Vashon, WA. It is a transfer station 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. King County has 77 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	18900 Westside Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070 Directions
County	King County, WA
Phone	(206) 477-4466
Website	kingcounty.gov
Hours	Mon: 9 am to 5 pm Wed: 9 am to 5 pm Fri-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm
Fees	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 Recyclables only No charge Appliance with refrigerant $30.00 per unit Unsecured load $25 flat Mattress recycling $30.00 per item 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.
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
Operator	King County

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

King County stations serve people who live or do business in the county's service area, which excludes Seattle and Milton; Seattle uses its own North and South transfer stations. Source
Unsecured loads cost a $25 flat fee at King County facilities; recyclables-only drop-off is free. Source

Before you go

Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

Other transfer stations nearby

Olalla Recycling & Garbage Facility Transfer station Verified

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Hours: Mon: 8:30 am to 4 pm … First garbage can (32 gal, tax included): $15

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Purdy Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

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Hours: Daily: 9 am to 4:45 pm Garbage minimum (up to 400 lbs): $39.06

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City of Port Orchard Street Waste Decant Facility Transfer station

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South Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

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Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5:30 pm

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Eastmont Transfer Station Transfer station

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Olalla Recycling & Garbage Facility Transfer station Verified

2850 SE Burley Olalla Road, Olalla · 5.3 mi · (253) 857-5034

Hours: Mon: 8:30 am to 4 pm … First garbage can (32 gal, tax included): $15

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
Purdy Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

14515 54th Ave NW, Gig Harbor · 6 mi · (253) 847-7555

Hours: Daily: 9 am to 4:45 pm Garbage minimum (up to 400 lbs): $39.06

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics

More in King County

All 77 drop-off sites in King County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vashon Transfer and Recycling Station?

18900 Westside Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.

What can I drop off at Vashon Transfer and Recycling Station?

Vashon Transfer and Recycling Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, appliances and mattresses.

Can non-residents use Vashon Transfer and Recycling 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 Vashon Transfer and Recycling 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 Vashon Transfer and Recycling Station open?

Mon: 9 am to 5 pm; Wed: 9 am to 5 pm; Fri-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm.

What other transfer stations are near Vashon Transfer and Recycling Station?

Olalla Recycling & Garbage Facility in Olalla (5.3 mi), Purdy Transfer Station in Gig Harbor (6 mi) and City of Port Orchard Street Waste Decant Facility in Port Orchard (9.9 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Vashon?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Olalla Recycling & Garbage Facility, about 5.3 miles away.

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