Home › Washington › King County
Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station
Transfer station✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Tukwila, King County, Washington
- Hours
- Transfer station: Mon–Thu open 24 hours; Fri 12am–11:30pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm; Recycling area has separate, shorter hours
- Fees
- Not checked yet · Know it?
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash, Apple Pay
- Accepts
- Not checked yet · Know it?
- Who can use it
- Run by King County Solid Waste. You must live or do business within King County's service area — residents of Seattle and Milton should use their city's facilities.
- Phone
- Not checked yet · Know it?
- Address
- 18800 Orillia Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98188
Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this transfer station
Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station is a transfer station in Tukwila, King County, Washington. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. Run by King County Solid Waste. You must live or do business within King County's service area — residents of Seattle and Milton should use their city's facilities.
Good to know
- Vehicle plus trailer can be up to 40 feet long.
Map
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Open in Google Maps
Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Transfer station: Mon–Thu open 24 hours; Fri 12am–11:30pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm; Recycling area has separate, shorter hours. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station?
Most transfer stations charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station if I don't live in King County?
Run by King County Solid Waste. You must live or do business within King County's service area — residents of Seattle and Milton should use their city's facilities.
What is the closest other dump to Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Republic Services (transfer station), about 3.0 miles away in King County, WA.
Visitor ratings and tips
No ratings yet — be the first to rate Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station.
Been here recently?
Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Services King County, WA | Transfer station | 3.0 mi |
| Renton Solid Waste Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 5.3 mi |
| Cedar Hills Regional LF King County, WA | Landfill | 9.7 mi |
| Algona Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 10.4 mi |
| Vashon Recycling & Transfer Station - King County King County, WA | Transfer station | 10.7 mi |
| Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station King County, WA | Transfer station | 11.4 mi |