Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station

You will find Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station in Mountlake Terrace, WA. It is a transfer station in Snohomish County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris and scrap metal. Snohomish County has 44 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	21311 61st Place West, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 Directions
County	Snohomish County, WA
Phone	(425) 388-6489
Website	snohomishcountywa.gov
Hours	Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Fees	Minimum charge (up to 360 lbs, includes tax) $30 Self-haul garbage, over 360 lbs, per ton (plus tax) $160.00 Source separated green waste, per ton $160.00 Unsecured load fee, vehicles under 8,000 lbs $20.00 Unsecured load fee, vehicles 8,000 lbs or more $25.00 Rates effective Jan 1, 2026; per-ton fee plus Solid Waste Collection Tax, loads under a ton pro-rated
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Scrap metal
Not accepted	hazardous waste, yard waste, clean wood, electronics, vehicle parts, refrigerators and freezers (freon)
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, check, card

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: snohomishcountywa.gov, snohomishcountywa.gov, snohomishcountywa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Snohomish County

All loads must be covered and secured; unsecured loads are charged $20 (vehicles under 8,000 lbs) or $25 (8,000 lbs or more). Source
Yard and clean wood debris has not been accepted at any county solid waste facility since Sept 21, 2022; take it to a private yard debris recycler. Source
Household hazardous waste is free for residents at the county HHW station in Everett. Source

Before you go

Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

Other transfer stations nearby

Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

2300 N 165th Street, Shoreline · 4 mi · (206) 477-4466

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 5 pm … Garbage minimum (up to 320 lbs): $40.25

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushAppliancesMattresses
Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station (Arts) Transfer station Verified

10700 Minuteman Drive, Everett · 6.9 mi · (425) 388-6489

Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm Minimum charge (up to 360 lbs, includes tax): $30

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
Goodwill Ravenna/ Laurelhurst Donation Center Transfer station

4637 Union Bay Place Northeast, Seattle · 9.9 mi

Hours: Mon to Sun 9 am to 6 pm
Cathcart Way Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer station

8915 Cathcart Way, Snohomish · 10 mi · (425) 388-7651

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
North Recycle and Disposal Station Transfer station Verified

1350 N 34th Street, Seattle · 11 mi · (206) 684-7447

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

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Aurora Haz Shed Hazardous waste drop-off

12500 Stone Way North, Seattle · 6.1 mi · (206) 684-4941

Hours: Sun to Tue 9 am to 5 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
Hansville Recycling and Garbage Facility Convenience center Verified

7791 NE Ecology Road, Kingston · 11 mi · (360) 638-2710

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

More in Snohomish County

All 44 drop-off sites in Snohomish County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington

Frequently asked questions

Where is Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station?

21311 61st Place West, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.

What can I drop off at Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station?

Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris and scrap metal. Not accepted: hazardous waste, yard waste, clean wood, electronics, vehicle parts and refrigerators and freezers (freon).

Is Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station open to the public?

Public drop-off run by a city, county or district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

How much does it cost to dump at Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station?

Minimum charge (up to 360 lbs, includes tax): $30; Self-haul garbage, over 360 lbs, per ton (plus tax): $160.00; Source separated green waste, per ton: $160.00; Unsecured load fee, vehicles under 8,000 lbs: $20.00. Rates effective Jan 1, 2026; per-ton fee plus Solid Waste Collection Tax, loads under a ton pro-rated. Source checked October 2026.

When is Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station open?

Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm. Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day..

What other transfer stations are near Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station?

Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station in Shoreline (4 mi), Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station (Arts) in Everett (6.9 mi) and Goodwill Ravenna/ Laurelhurst Donation Center in Seattle (9.9 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Mountlake Terrace?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Aurora Haz Shed, about 6.1 miles away.

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