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

Saturday, May 6, 9:00AM – 1:00PM *or until space is full*
St. Joseph’s Parish
732 18th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

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Saturday, May 20, 9:00AM – 1:00PM *or until space is full*
Phinney Neighborhood Association
6532 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103

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Keep checking back as more dates and locations are added! Thank you to our partners at WM and Recology for hosting these events.

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

Saturday, April 22, 9:00AM – 12:00PM *or until compost runs out*
South Seattle College, North Parking Lot
6000 16th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106

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Saturday, May 6, 9:00AM – 12:00PM *or until compost runs out*
South Seattle College, North Parking Lot
6000 16th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106

Download event informational flyer

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.