North Transfer Station

Compactor Replacement Project Updates

Heads up! From February 2025 through June 2025, Customers may experience longer wait times at the North Transfer Stations as we work to replace our aging compactors. New compactors will allow us to improve operations and safety at the station for years to come. Thank you for your patience! 

Due to permitting requirements, the new compactor will be delivered in the early morning hours. Road traffic will not be affected during delivery and the compactor will be offloaded within the transfer station.” 

Station Information

The North Transfer station is located in the Wallingford neighborhood. The facility is designed to handle waste more efficiently and safely, providing more opportunities to recycle. Learn more about the station's amenities.

We are working to improve odor issues at the North Transfer station. Keep up to date with the latest reports and updates on our progress. The odor study portion of the odor improvement project has been completed. If you are making an odor or any other general complaint, please file your complaint with Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI).   

Station location

1350 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (Find on Google Maps)

From Interstate 5 (either the northbound or southbound lanes):

1. Take the 45th Street exit.
2. Drive west on 45th Street to Stone Way North.
3. Turn left at Stone Way North.
4. Turn left at North 35th Street.
5. Turn right at Wallingford Avenue North.
6. Turn right at 34th Street.
7. The entrance to the North Station is on the right.

What's accepted

Use our Where Does it Go? tool or flyer to see where to dispose of your materials. Additional items are accepted (no charge) at the Recycling and Reuse Building located at the North Transfer Station.

Plan your trip to avoid waiting

• The busiest times are Monday mornings and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays generally have the least number of customer visits.
• Commercial garbage collection trucks generally use the station from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
• Learn how to save yourself a trip.

How to pay

Fees can be paid using cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard. Make checks payable to "City of Seattle, Dept. of Finance" and have valid ID.

Hazardous household materials

The North Transfer station does not accept household hazardous waste. The North Household Hazardous waste facility is located at 12550 Stone Ave. N. (one block east of Aurora Ave. N.)

• Hours: Sunday - Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
• No appointment needed.
• There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal.