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Recycling Centers in Seattle, WA

14 of the 56 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Seattle 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. Strategic Materials

    5801 E Marginal Wy S, Seattle, WA 98134

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. Ecolights Northwest

    1915 S Corgiat Dr, Seattle, WA 98108

    Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm

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  3. Battery Systems

    105 S Brandon St, Seattle, WA 98108

    Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

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  4. Friendly Earth Recycling Center

    2000 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134

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  5. The Recycling Depot

    6004 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

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  6. West Seattle Recycling Center

    3881 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106-1109

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  7. South Transfer Station

    130 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98108-4206

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  8. Seadrunar Recycling

    28 S Brandon St, Seattle, WA 98134-2428

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  9. Gypsum To Gypsum

    816 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98108-4402

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  10. Goodwill Donation Station (Ravenna)

    4637 Union Bay Place NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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  11. Friendly Earth International, Inc.

    1560 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134-1402

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  12. Mahoney Environmental Restaurant Oil Recycling

    4034 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106-1208

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  13. Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking

    2411 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

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  14. Recycled Waders

    800 5th Ave Ste 101-245, Seattle, WA 98104-3176

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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.