Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station is a transfer station in Kirkland, run by King County Solid Waste Division. Below are its posted hours, fees, address and phone, and the other sites on our King County page. Hours and fees change, so call before a big load.
King County Solid Waste Division
11724 NE 60th St., Kirkland, WA 98033 Directions
| Mon–Fri | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Sat & Sun | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
King County charges by weight at every station, with a minimum per trip:
| What you bring | Rate |
|---|---|
| Garbage | $243.38 a ton; $40.25 minimum covers up to 320 lbs |
| Yard waste | $129.38 a ton; $20.70 minimum |
| Clean (untreated) wood | $129.38 a ton; $20.70 minimum |
| Fridges, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps | $30 each (no commercial appliances) |
| Mattresses | $33.39 each to dispose (Renton, Houghton, South County, Cedar Falls); $30 each to recycle (Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline, Vashon) |
| Recyclables only | Free |
| Unsecured load | $25 a vehicle |
At $243.38 a ton, garbage costs more here than at the Seattle stations, so a small load is mostly about the $40.25 minimum, which covers the first 320 lbs. Pull out the recyclables and yard waste before you go. Payment is Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash or Apple Pay, and customers on ProviderOne, EBT or ORCA LIFT may qualify for the Cleanup LIFT discount. King County has announced a disposal fee increase from January 1, 2027.
Every Washington rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Washington.
Distances are straight-line; the drive will be longer. Full details for every site are on our King County page.
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