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.
2023 Recycling & Reuse Collection Events
We're working on planning our events for 2023. Check back here in February for more updates. Masks and maintaining social distancing when dropping off materials at the events will be required.
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
- Household batteries (no damaged batteries)
- 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 (limit: 4 boxes of paper)
- Household textiles - clothing & curtains
Items not accepted:
- Commercial loads
- Furniture or household goods
- 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
We are working on scheduling events in 2023 to provide free bulk compost to our customers and the community. Masks and maintaining social distancing when picking up compost are required.
These events will provide up to ½ yard of bulk compost to Seattle residents as a thank you for composting your food and yard waste, and to close the loop, by providing soil nutrients through finished compost.
Please remember to bring a shovel and container to load up your compost.