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 20, 9:00AM – 1:00PM *or until space is full*
Phinney Neighborhood Association
6532 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103
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
1600 16th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106
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.