The Shoreline Transfer Station, officially the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station, sits at 2300 N 165th St, right beside Interstate 5 in Shoreline, Washington. King County's Solid Waste Division runs it for residents and businesses in the county's service area, mostly people from Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore. It's a small station by garbage volume, but it's one of the best-equipped recycling stops in the county system, with a reuse area where good building materials and furniture get a second life.
Last checked 2026-09-25 against King County Solid Waste Division pages, its 2026 facility guide and the station fact sheet. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm before you go.
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Shoreline Transfer Station at a glance
| Operator and owner | King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Solid Waste Division |
| Address | 2300 N 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98133 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Closed | Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day |
| Vehicle limit | 40 feet bumper to bumper, including any trailer |
| Info line | 206-477-4466 (King County solid waste information) |
Shoreline Transfer Station hours
The station opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and closes at 5 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday it opens an hour later, at 8:30 a.m., and stays open until 5:30 p.m. The fact sheet lists three closures a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Who can use it
King County's recycling and transfer stations are for self-haulers who live or work in the county's solid waste service area. Seattle isn't part of that system; it has its own North and South stations. If you live in the city of Seattle, see our North Transfer Station guide instead.
What makes this station different
Shoreline opened in 2008 on a 13-acre site. It was built to the U.S. Green Building Council's top LEED level, Platinum, with rooftop solar panels, rainwater harvesting and natural ventilation. The county also restored the banks of Thornton Creek, which runs along the property, replacing invasive plants with native ones.
The numbers tell the story of how people use it. The station handles only about 6 percent of the garbage that passes through King County's transfer stations, yet it collects around 18 percent of the system's recyclables. In 2023 it logged about 59,000 customer visits, and more than nine in ten were self-haul customers rather than commercial trucks. While you wait in line you may hear "ReTire," a sound installation, one of two public art pieces on site along with "Terra Firma."
Materials you must sort out
At Shoreline, four materials aren't accepted in the garbage and have to go into their own marked bins or areas:
- Corrugated cardboard
- Clean, untreated wood
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
Load your vehicle so these are easy to reach, and you'll get through faster.
What the Shoreline Transfer Station recycles
The county's list for Shoreline is broad:
- Mixed recyclables in the big blue containers: paper, cartons, cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs and food containers, and lids 3 inches or larger. Everything must be empty, clean and dry.
- Cardboard
- Appliances, including refrigerators and other refrigerant units (fee applies)
- Bicycles and bike parts, which are donated to local nonprofits
- Textiles: clothing, shoes, linens and similar, even if worn or stained, as long as they're dry
- Worn or torn flags
- Fluorescent bulbs and tubes (a per-vehicle daily limit applies; no LED, halogen or incandescent bulbs)
- Scrap metal, clean wood and yard waste
The Second Use reuse area
Just outside the station, a reuse area run with the salvage company Second Use takes quality items that still have life in them: doors, windows, light fixtures (not fluorescent or halogen), lumber at least 6 feet long, cabinets, tools and good furniture. It's a good first stop during a remodel, and it can shrink what you pay to throw away.
What it won't take
- Hazardous waste such as oil-based paint, pesticides and solvents. King County only accepts these at its Factoria and South County hazardous waste drop-offs.
- Computers, monitors and TVs. The county points people to the free E-Cycle Washington program (1-800-732-9253).
- Asbestos and ammunition.
- Very large or dense items. Anything bigger than 2 × 2 × 2 feet that also weighs more than 200 pounds needs advance approval, called a waste clearance.
Latex paint is fine in the garbage once it's completely dried out. Tires are accepted, up to four per customer with or without rims (no large truck tires), and they go in the tire bin at the garbage fee.
2026 fees
King County's current disposal rates apply at every station:
| Material | Fee |
|---|---|
| Garbage, minimum (up to 320 lb) | $40.25 |
| Garbage, per ton | $243.38 |
| Clean wood or yard waste, minimum | $20.70 |
| Clean wood or yard waste, per ton | $129.38 |
| Refrigerant appliances | $30 each |
| Mattress recycling | $30 each |
| Mixed recyclables, cardboard, textiles | Free |
| Unsecured load | $25 extra |
Shoreline accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash and Apple Pay.
Cleanup LIFT discount: If you have a ProviderOne, EBT or ORCA LIFT card, King County takes $20 off each type of waste on every visit. The discount isn't available to businesses or to Seattle and Milton residents.
Tips for a smoother visit
- Secure your load with a tarp or straps. The $25 unsecured-load fee is enforced.
- Separate wood and yard waste so they get the lower recycling rate. Mixed loads are charged as garbage.
- Keep branches under 4 inches thick and nothing longer than 8 feet in the yard waste pile.
- Mattresses: the daily limit is six pieces, and wet ones can't be recycled.
- Bring reusable items separately so you can stop at the reuse area first.
Nearby alternatives
- Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station, 11724 NE 60th St, Kirkland: weekdays 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., weekends 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Its vehicle limit is 25 feet.
- Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station, 13800 SE 32nd St, Bellevue: weekdays 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m., weekends 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Its hazardous waste drop-off is open Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Seattle's North Transfer Station serves Seattle residents; see our North Transfer Station page.
Find more transfer stations near you
Check the nationwide dump map for every transfer station and landfill near a ZIP code, browse our King County listings, or view the Shoreline station listing. New to this? Our transfer station near me guide covers the basics.
Shoreline Transfer Station FAQ
What are the Shoreline Transfer Station hours?
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It's closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
How much does the Shoreline Transfer Station charge for garbage?
In 2026 the minimum garbage charge is $40.25 for loads up to 320 pounds, and heavier loads are $243.38 per ton. Clean wood and yard waste cost less when separated.
Does the Shoreline Transfer Station take appliances and mattresses?
Yes. Shoreline recycles appliances (refrigerant units are $30 each) and recycles mattresses for $30 each, up to six pieces per day.
Can Seattle residents use the Shoreline Transfer Station?
It's part of King County's system, which is set up for people who live or work in the county's service area, and Seattle runs its own stations. Seattle residents also can't get the Cleanup LIFT discount at county stations.
Where do I take hazardous waste instead of the Shoreline Transfer Station?
King County accepts household hazardous waste at the Factoria drop-off in Bellevue and the South County drop-off in Algona, not at Shoreline.
Before you go
Hours, fees and rules change. We last checked this page on 2026-09-25 using King County's Shoreline station page, its disposal fees and restrictions pages, the 2026 facility guide and the station fact sheet. Confirm details on the official Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station page or call 206-477-4466 before you haul.