The City holds free recycling events each spring and fall for residents to drop off a variety of items that are not typically collected at the curb and/or banned from disposal. Events are typically held on a Saturday in April and September, 9 AM - 3 PM, in the Wild Waves Parking Lot at 36892 Milton Rd S, Federal Way.  

Next Recycling Event: Saturday, April 18, 2020

Please view the Recycling Event Brochure for restrictions, load order and additional information:

• Appliances
• Scrap metal
• Scrap lumber
• Branches & stumps
• Confidential documents for shredding
• Mattresses
• Tires
• Electronics
• Batteries
• Styrofoam blocks & packing peanuts
• Cardboard, books & magazines
• Reusable household items for Northwest Center
• Tools for South King Tool Library
• Bicycles & Parts for Bikes for Kids

Note: Rigid plastic is no longer accepted as there are no current local recycling options for this material.

Residents of King County can attend any of the recycling events throughout King County. Check the King County Solid Waste Division Calendar for upcoming events.