From car batteries to mattresses, not everything belongs in your curbside bin—and figuring out what to do with the rest can be challenging. That’s where city-sponsored recycling events come in.
With support from county and state agencies, the City of Carnation is once again making it easier for residents to recycle responsibly and reduce household waste.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Location: 32751 NE 45th Street, Carnation, WA 98014 (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Only the following Items will be accepted:
TIRES: Limit 6 passenger tires per vehicle (18 inches and below) free of charge. $3 for extra tires off rim. $6 for all passenger tires on rims. $15 charged for each large truck tire and $30 charged for each truck tire on rim (cash only). No oversized tires accepted.
LEAD ACID BATTERIES: Car, truck, marine, and motorcycle batteries accepted.
ALKALINE BATTERIES: AAAA, AAA, AA, A, B, C, and D cell alkaline batteries. No rechargeable, cell phone, or nicad batteries accepted. Lithium-ion batteries, like tool and vape batteries, will not be accepted. Visit Call2Recycle.org for more battery recycling options.
ELECTRONIC/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: DVD players, VCRs, stereo equipment, printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, and cellular phones (remove personal information). Computers and computer monitors (no charge), mouse, keyboards, tablet computers, and e-readers. There is a $5.00 cash-only charge for each printer and copier.
TELEVISION SETS: TV sets encased in plastic, wood consoles, sets encased in wood, and big-screen TVs are accepted (no charge).
CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT SHREDDING: Shredding and recycling of confidential paper materials. Please bring paper to shred in paper bags for easy recycling: four boxes or five bags limit. No exceptions.
Visit www.atg.wa.gov/community-shred-events for more paper shredding options.
PROPANE TANKS: Residential tanks only. $10 charge (cash only).
PORCELAIN TOILETS AND SINKS: Toilet seats, hardware, and base wax rings must be removed. There is a $25 charge (cash only).
APPLIANCES AND SCRAP METAL: Auto parts, engines and gas lawnmowers (drained of oil and gasoline), appliances, metal lawn chairs, stoves, microwaves, washers & dryers, dishwashers, barbecues, iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other ferrous and nonferrous metals. $5 will be charged for each water heater with insulation coating (cash only). Metals that are insulated, rubber or oil coated, previously or currently contain gas, oil, chemicals, paint, or hazardous materials will not be accepted. Light fixture ballasts and sealed drums will not be accepted.
REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS: $35 will be charged for each refrigerator or freezer, and $35 will be charged for each household air conditioner (cash only). Please be prepared to pay at the entrance.
BULKY WOOD: Includes tree branches (minimum 6 inches in diameter), logs, clean wood, plywood, pallets, and other untreated and unpainted wood. No leaves, grass, small branches, sod, or brush. Please lay a tarp under material for ease of removal.
MATTRESSES/BOX SPRINGS: Mattresses and box springs, any size. Fee: $35 per mattress and $35 per box spring (cash only). Vendor reserves the right to refuse any item it cannot recycle. No furniture or frames. No wet or soiled items.
Please do NOT bring the following:
These household wastes:
- Household Goods
- Styrofoam
- Concrete, brick, asphalt, etc.
- Construction /demolition debris
- Garbage
- Furniture
- Plastic toys, hoses, etc.
- Cardboard
These hazardous wastes:
- Motor oil, filters and antifreeze
- Oil-based paint or solvents
- Pesticides/herbicides
- Solvents and thinners
- Household chemicals
- Cleaning products
Household Hazardous Wastes can be taken to the Wastemobile or one of four hazardous waste collection sites.
The Wastemobile will visit Carnation on August 22, 23, and 24, 2025. Hours are from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., located at Tolt MacDonald Park (3600 Block of Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA, 98014). Volume restrictions apply. Please segregate motor oil from all other fluids. No latex paint is accepted. See www.paintcare.org/wa for more information on paint collection.
Visit www.kingcounty.gov/hazwaste for information about restrictions and other household hazardous waste options. You can also call the Haz Waste Help Line at 206-296-4692, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
Please provide exact change for user fees.
Rain Barrel Compost/Worm Bin Sale
All items are $20. Cash Only. While supplies last. No pre- or post-event sales.
The City offers discounted recycled plastic rain barrels to encourage recycled content material and more efficient water use. In addition, start backyard composting with a compost bin to save resources and money.
Composting is a natural process that turns yard waste into rich soil. Once the material decomposes, rich soil is all that is left. Worm bin composting is an efficient way to convert kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. It is simple to assemble and can be stored inside or out.
Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit http://www.ecyclewa.org to find authorized E-Cycle Washington collection locations. Residents may drop off TVs, computer monitors, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, e-readers, and portable DVD players at no charge at the following locations:
Value Village Issaquah (5530 East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Unit 606-1 Issaquah, WA 98029, 425-392-2249)
Goodwill Redmond (Bellevue) Store (15301 NE 24th Street, Redmond, WA, 98052, 425-649-2080)
Call to confirm locations are open. Quantities accepted may be limited. Please also note that this program does not include computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers, but will be accepted at the City Recycling Collection Event. Beware: It is always a good idea to delete or remove all personal information from any item you are recycling—better safe than sorry.
Funding Provided By:
- King County Solid Waste Division
- King County Hazardous Waste Management Program
- E-Cycle Washington
- WA State Department of Ecology
Acknowledgments:
- The City of Carnation
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Please note: Flat beds and dump trucks are not allowed. We reserve the right to refuse oversized, commercial, contaminated, excessive, or unacceptable loads.
For event information, contact:
Ashlyn Farnworth, Communications Officer-ashlyn.farnworth@carnationwa.gov.
Whether clearing out old electronics, shredding sensitive documents, or starting a backyard compost pile, the June 14 event offers a one-stop solution for Carnation residents looking to reduce waste and make more sustainable choices. Limited quantities of sale items and cash are required for most services, so attendees are encouraged to come prepared and early.
[Information provided by the City of Carnation]
