Beyond the Cart

Recycling and compost giveaway events

Have stuff to recycle that doesn't go in your cart? Bring it to a Recycling & Reuse Collection event! We host six events a year to collect items for recycling and reuse that can't go in your home recycle carts or dumpsters. Events are free and open to all Seattle residents.

2026 recycling and reuse collection events

• Saturday, March 21, 9 am – 12 pm at South Parking Lot at South Seattle College
  South Lot entrance is just north of the intersection of SW Morgan Street & 16th Ave SW
  6000 16th Ave SW, 98106
• Saturday, April 11th, 10am – 2pm at Westcrest Park
  900 8th Ave SW
• Saturday, April 18, 9 am – 1 pm at Phinney Community Center
  Lower parking lot
  6532 Phinney Ave N, 98103
• Saturday, May 9th, 10am – 2pm at Thistle P-Patch Community Garden
  42nd Ave S and S Thistle St., 98118
  Queue will begin on S Thistle St
• Saturday, May 30th, 9am – 1pm at St Joseph Parish
  732 18th Ave E, 98112
• Saturday, August 22nd, 9am – 1pm at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church
  10005 32nd Ave NE, 98125
• Saturday, September 12th , 9am – 1pm at Wood Technology Center
  2310 S Lane St, 98144
• Saturday, October 17, 10 am – 1 pm at Rainier Community Center
  Community Center parking lot
  4600 38th Ave. S, 98118

We're planning more events for 2026. Check back in March for additional events dates and locations.

Other options for recycling and disposal:

• Check out the Where Does it Go? tool for a full list of options.
• Schedule a special item pickup for items that don't go in your containers at home.

Accepted items:

• Foam blocks (polystyrene only)
• Household batteries (Both ends must be taped with clear packing tape. No damaged/corroded batteries allowed)
• Florescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, limit: 4 ft.)
• Small, empty propane camping canisters
• Small electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
• Small appliances (non-freon)
• Paper for shredding
• Household textiles

Items not accepted:

• Commercial loads
• Furniture
• Garbage
• Yard waste
• Household recycling (items that go in your cart/dumpster)
• Hazardous waste
• Automotive waste
• Construction waste
• Non-recyclable or reusable items
• Car seats
• Mattresses

Free compost giveaway events

This year we’re partnering with communities to host smaller community-focused events to get compost to those who have less equitable access.

The compost at these events is made from your clean household food and yard waste. When you put in clean food and yard waste, it is turned in to this great compost that provides soil nutrients to your garden.

These events giveaway bulk compost, so remember to bring a shovel and a container to load and haul your compost.

2026 Compost Giveaway Events

• Saturday, February 28 12th,  10 am – 2 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club
  1116 SW Holden St, 98106

Check back for more compost giveaway events in 2026.