transfer station

Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station

11724 NE 60th St, Kirkland, WA, 98033

Who
Open to the public

Open to the public; max combined vehicle plus trailer length 25 ft.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowFrom the county fact sheet (2023 edition); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Cost
$40.25 minimum
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Extra fee

$33.39 disposal fee at Houghton.

Item price: call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Call to confirm

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum charge$40.25
Per ton$243.38
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
Mattress, disposal (Algona/Cedar Falls/Houghton/Renton)$33.39 per item
Mattress, recycling (Bow Lake/Enumclaw/Factoria/Shoreline/Vashon)$30.00 per item
Refrigerant appliance (fridge, freezer, A/C)$30.00 per unit
Clean wood or yard waste, separated$20.70 minimum, $129.38 per ton
Unsecured load$25

Minimum covers up to 320 lbs. Recyclables-only loads are free. Cleanup LIFT discount for ProviderOne, EBT or ORCA LIFT cardholders. The page announces new fees from Jan. 1, 2027.

Payment: cash, card · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Open to the public; max combined vehicle plus trailer length 25 ft.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri8:00 am–5:30 pm
Sat-Sun8:30 am–5:30 pm

From the county fact sheet (2023 edition); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Local time: America/Los_Angeles

What’s not accepted

  • See county disposal restrictions page

Free options

No-fee recycling collection area.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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