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Recycling Centers in Auburn, WA

8 of the 38 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Auburn are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Buckley Recycle Center

    28225 W Valley Hwy S, Auburn, WA 98001

    Monday - Saturday 7-5, Sunday 8-4

  2. UpTeKK

    101 Lund Rd, Auburn, WA 98001

  3. Converters-Plus

    Auburn, WA

  4. WM - Glacier Recycling

    32300 148th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092

  5. Living Green Technology

    1720 Pike St Nw Ste 4, Auburn, WA 98001-3420

  6. REPCO Affordable Appliances

    448 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001-5276

  7. Electronic Recyclers International

    2302 W Valley Hwy N Ste 300, Auburn, WA 98001-1628

  8. Usagain

    1620 Industry Dr SW, Auburn, WA 98001-6555

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.