Local Recycle Centers

QUICK LINKS

Recycling Centers

Major Appliance Recycling

Styrofoam Recycling

Paper Shredding

Mattress Recycling

Find locations to recycle your unwanted materials at King County's website

"What Do I Do With?"External link.

Note: Always call for details before taking items to locations.

Recycling Centers

  • Valley RecyclingExternal link - 312 West Valley Hwy, Pacific (253-833-5431)
    Accepts: Aluminum cans, aluminum, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles & jugs, newspaper, copper, brass, clean copper radiators, stainless steel, iron, mixed non-ferrous scrap metals, microwaves, computer monitors (for a fee), engine block (drained), appliances (for a fee), tin (for a fee), metal pallets and metal storage systems. NO Glass.
  • A Plus Removal & RecycleExternal link - 116 Clay Street NW, Suite #B1, Auburn (253-737-4441)
    Accepts for FREE: Any kind of appliance (without CFC's - see below), microwaves, stoves, refrigerators, A/Cs, hot water heaters, dishwashers, toasters, bbq's, lawn mowers, weed eaters, any kind of gas operated item, any kind of electronic item, any kind of battery operated item, CDs, diskettes, tapes, cell phones, phones, circuit boards, computers, lap tops, copiers, faxes, scanners, keyboards, mice, hard drives, any computer part, digital audio players, record players, stereo equipment, televisions, monitors, VCR, DVDs, rechargeable & alkaline batteries, vehicle batteries (pays for), auto body, auto parts, brass, copper, aluminum scrap, metal, porcelain-coated metal, steel barrels, tin cans, wire, propane tanks, plastic Rubbermaid products, toner cartridges, printer cartridges, all books, magazines, newspaper, paper, cardboard, and Rubbermaid (only) plastic containers, and reusable clothing. NO glass or plastic bottles, jugs & dairy tubs.
    Accepts WITH A FEE: Appliances that contain CFC's ( refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, and air conditioners). Call for pricing.

Major Appliance Recycling

  • L & L Appliance - 1336 W Main ST, Auburn (253-939-9338)
  • A Plus Removal & Recycle - 116 Clay ST NW, Suite #B1, Auburn (253-737-4441)
  • Hicks Hauling & Trash Removal - Call for pick up (206-255-2113)
  • Valley Recycling - 312 W Valley HWY, Pacific (253-833-5431)
  • Jaco Environmental - Call for pickup (1-800-414-5072)

Styrofoam Recycling

Styrofoam Peanuts

  • Ace Boxes Company - 2203 C ST SW, Auburn (253-804-0887)
    Also accepts bubble wrap and moving boxes.
  • Auburn Mail & Copy - 1402 Auburn Way N, Auburn (253-351-0893)
    Must be clean and put in plastic bags.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS #6) Blocks

  • V & G Styro RecycleExternal link - 800 SW 43rd ST, Renton (253-838-9555)
    Does NOT accept: Urethane foam cushions, expanded polypropylene (EPP), foam insulation, plastic wrap or bubble wrap or hard plastics.
  • King County Auburn Special Recycle Collection Events - Spring (April) & Fall (September).
    Call 253-931-3047 for more information or watch for event information on the Upcoming Events page.

Paper Shredding

Community Shred Events:

  • Washington State Office of Attorney General Shredathon Events - For dates and locations, visit the Attorney General website's Shredathon pageExternal link

Shredding Companies:

Mobile Shredding Companies:

  • Shred NationsExternal link - 1-800-747-3365
  • Safeguard Mobile Shred (253-405-4603)

Mattress Recycling

  • Bed Be GoneExternal link - Visit their website or call 425-647-8030 for pricing.
  • King County Auburn Special Recycle Collection Events occur in Spring (April) and Fall (September). Call 253-931-3047 for more information or watch for event information on our Upcoming Events page.

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