Use this Kent facility to dump yard waste, recycling or discard your solid waste all at once. All of the information you need including hours, location, and process for dumping at Bow Lake Transfer Station are below.
If you are enrolled in ORCA Lift, Provider One, or EBT programs, you will receive a special $12 discount on garbage and recycling fees.
Remember to tell the scale house operator if your load has a combination of materials upon arrival and they will tell you how to unload your materials so you can save time. If you find this helpful, also read our Tukwila dump guide.
Bow Lake Transfer Station Hours & Contact
Remember that the Kent transfer station and the recycling center are open on different days and during different hours.
See below for complete hours of operation for both disposal services:
Mon – Thur: open 24 hours
Friday: 12:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Saturday– Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(206) 477-4466
(800) 325-6165 x 74466
Mon – Fri: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday– Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
7-1-1
Fax number:
(206) 296-0197
Bow Lake Recycling And Transfer Station Address
Kent Commercial and residential customers can use the address below to locate the transfer station with ease. Additionally, you can increase your chances of saving time with our special map.
Kent City Dump Fees
The Transfer stations in King County all have similar fee structures per load. Recycled waste, solid waste, and yard waste are charged a fee based on load and vehicle type. Variable pricing also applies to toxic materials (if accepted at the location you visit).
Acceptable Payment Methods
The Kent Dump accepts the following payment methods:
- Cash,
- Charge (Visa, Master Card, or debit)
- Checks – checks should be payable to “KCSWD”
- Solid waste disposal cards (Skykomish only)
Self-haul customers who pay with cash are asked to pay for their waste collection with exact change while at the station.
Acceptable Payment Methods
The Kent Dump accepts the following payment methods:
- Cash,
- Charge (Visa, Master Card, or debit)
- Checks – checks should be payable to “KCSWD”
- Solid waste disposal cards (Skykomish only)
Self-haul customers who pay with cash are asked to pay for their waste collection with exact change while at the station.
This means all recycling material (including cardboard), metal, clean wood, garbage waste, and commercial garbage are accepted if taken to the appropriate department. A full list of acceptable junk can be found on the dump’s webpage.
A general guide to what recyclables and junk you can dump can be seen below:
Recyclables
- Paper
- Metals
- Mixed glass
- Plastics
Note: Recycle Right! Be sure that all recyclables are clean, dry, and empty. Keep them loose do not include plastic bags, cardboard, scrap metal, yard waste, or wood that has been treated or painted.
Garbage
- Couches
- Old carpets
- Construction debris
- Non-toxic car parts
- Dirt and yard waste
Restricted Items
Customers need to be mindful of their loads. All recycling, toxic waste, and large items should be considered before loading. The dump may charge more or completely prohibit certain loads that contain questionable waste.
- Car Batteries
- Asbestos
- Automobiles, boats, RV’s Campers, etc.
- Computers
- Explosives (Ammunition, Fireworks, etc.)
- Corrosives & toxic chemicals
- Oils
- Lamps
- Antifreeze
- Pesticides
- Medical waste
The full list of exclusions can be located on the King County waste disposal restrictions page. Restrictions protect public health and safety.
If you have other questions call the regional site you are visiting ahead of time.
Other Special Waste Considerations
In Kent/King County, some disposables cost more, need approval, or require a special clearance application before you discard them. To submit a clearance application and locate more information about special clearance recycling, review King Counties’ waste and clearance page.
Always request prior written approval for asbestos, mattresses, sharps, and dead animals over 15lbs.
For more information about city and county recycling, landfill facilities, phone numbers, locations/address info, fees per item, truck restrictions, appropriate departments, and all other current regional information, check out this PDF from the state.
Kent Hazardous Waste Facilities
There are a couple of ways to discard your household toxins or questionable waste if you live in Kent WA.
Take a look at the maps and resources available to the public below:
Fire Station 75
Address: 15635 SE 272 St
Kent, WA 98042
Public Contact: 253-856-4300
Address: 13800 SE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 98005
Hours of business:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m
- Sat & Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Tue-Fri: 8 a.m – 4 p.m.
- Sat & Sun: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Closed Monday
Of course, you may also want to make a phone call ahead of time to verify what is required from each site before you load up and head their way.
Regional List Of Dump Guides
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