Puyallup Dump — Hidden Valley Transfer Station Hours, Fees & What It Takes

Puyallup's dump is Hidden Valley Transfer Station on Meridian East, part of Pierce County's system, open every day, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Garbage is $40.50 for up to 400 lbs and $202.35 a ton above that, and yard waste under a ton is free.

It also takes household hazardous waste, but only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring cash or a card: no checks.

Disposal sites in Puyallup

Hidden Valley Transfer Station

Transfer Station

LRI, for Pierce County's solid waste system

17925 Meridian E., Puyallup, WA 98375 Directions

📞 (253) 847-7555

Hours
Every day	8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Hazardous waste	Tue & Thu, 8 a.m. – noon and 1 – 5 p.m.

Fees

Garbage: $40.50 minimum (up to 400 lbs), then $202.35 a ton, state tax included (from March 1, 2026)
Yard waste: free under a ton; $115 a ton for loads of a ton or more
Fridges, freezers, AC units and water coolers: $68 each; propane tanks $25
Tires: $16 each off the rim, $21 on it
Mattresses: 4 or fewer pieces at the garbage rate; 5 or more $66 each
Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express — no checks

Accepts: Garbage, Yard waste and food scraps, Appliances, Tires, Mattresses, Electronics, Household hazardous waste (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Won't take: Trash in yard waste loads (the whole load is charged as garbage), Commercial hazardous waste

Keep yard waste clean. Rocks, dirt, plastic, lumber or any trash in a yard waste load gets the whole load charged at the garbage rate.

Household hazardous waste: up to 35 items or 35 gallons a vehicle a day. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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What it costs to dump in Puyallup

Pierce County's disposal rates at Hidden Valley, from March 1, 2026, include the 3.6% state refuse tax:

What you bring	Price
Garbage, up to 400 lbs	$40.50
Garbage, over 400 lbs	$202.35 a ton
Yard waste, under a ton	Free
Yard waste, a ton or more	$115 a ton
Fridge or other refrigerant appliance	$68 each

At $202.35 a ton, garbage is expensive here, so a small load is about the $40.50 minimum. Yard waste is the bargain: under a ton, it's free. If you live in Tacoma, the City's Recovery & Transfer Center is cheaper for residents; see our Tacoma page.

Every Washington rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Washington.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to dump at Hidden Valley Transfer Station?

Garbage is $40.50 for loads up to 400 lbs and $202.35 a ton above that, state tax included, from March 1, 2026. Yard waste under a ton is free. Payment is cash or card; checks aren't accepted.

What are the Hidden Valley Transfer Station hours?

Every day, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's at 17925 Meridian E., Puyallup; call (253) 847-7555.

Is yard waste free at Hidden Valley?

Yes, for loads under a ton. Loads of a ton or more are $115 a ton. Any trash, rock, dirt, plastic or lumber in the load gets the whole load charged as garbage.

Where do I take hazardous waste in Puyallup?

Hidden Valley Transfer Station takes household hazardous waste on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., up to 35 items or 35 gallons a vehicle a day.

How much does it cost to get rid of a refrigerator in Pierce County?

At Hidden Valley, appliances with refrigerant, such as fridges, freezers, air conditioners and water coolers, are $68 each.

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