South Transfer Station

The South Transfer station is located south of the First Avenue South Bridge and two blocks north of the old transfer station. Learn more about the station's amenities.

Station location

130 South Kenyon Street, Seattle, Washington 98108

Southbound directions

From I-5 and West Marginal Way:

1. Take the Corson/Michigan Street Exit 162 from Interstate 5.
2. Turn right (west) on Michigan Street.
3. Follow signs to SR-99/First Avenue South; drive south over the First Avenue South Bridge.
4. Take the first exit (South Park/99) after the bridge.
5. Stay right and follow the street as it curves under the bridge.
6. Continue to stay right and go straight through intersection at S. Holden St.
7. Take the next right exit (South Park/South Kenyon Street); follow Transfer Station signs.
8. Enter through second gate on right.

Northbound directions

From State Route 509 northbound:

1. Take SR-99 South/W. Marginal Way exit and merge into right lane.
2. Turn right at light onto SR-99 South/W. Marginal Way.
3. Take South Park/S Kenyon St.
4. Turn right onto S Kenyon St.
5. Enter through second gate on right.

What's accepted

Use our Where Does it Go? tool or flyer to see where to dispose of your materials.

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 South Household Hazardous waste facility is located at 8105 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, across the street from the South Transfer Station.

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