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Free Recycling Drop-Off Event
March 22 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
City of Tukwila will be accepting styrofoam, appliances, scrap metal, and electronics at this Recycling Drop-Off Event.
This free event is only for Tukwila residents.
Mar 22, 2025
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
** Click here to see acceptable items. **
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June 14, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
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Recology and the City of Tukwila are announcing their second Earth Day Contest for Tukwila students, this year titled, Project Recycle Right.
How do you reduce waste, reuse items, and/or recycle correctly? Share a drawing, photo, photo of an art piece, or a short video (60 seconds or less) that you created telling us about your experience embarking on Project Recycle Right. You can win up to $300 for your submittal! Winning entries will be shared on City of Tukwila and Recology websites, social media, and featured in an Earth Day news release. Entries are due by Friday, March 7th at 12:00 PM.
For more information and to apply, please visit the online application.
2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
March 22 – Styrofoam, appliances, scrap metal, and electronics recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
May 31 – Paint collection event, TCC, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 14 – Styrofoam, scrap metal, and shredding recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 12 – King County Repair Event, TCC, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
September 27 – Paint collection event, TCC, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
October 11 – Mattress recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
November 8 – Shredding recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
** If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the City of Tukwila at: Recycle@TukwilaWA.gov. **
On November 1, 2023, the City of Tukwila started a 10-year waste hauler contract with Recology. Recology provides garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services. If you have questions about your service, please contact Recology at 206-944-3900 or Tukwila@Recology.com. To find out more information regarding Recology’s services, cart/container sizes, and rates, visit Recology.com/Tukwila.
To find out which items are recyclable, compostable, and garbage, visit: