Local residents are invited to safely dispose of household items at a residential recycling event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (map below).
The one-day event aims to reduce illegal dumping and promote proper waste disposal while accepting a wide range of materials—from electronics and tires to bulky wood and Styrofoam.
Processing fees apply to some items, and only cash payments with exact change will be accepted at the entrance.
Only residents arriving in passenger vehicles will be served. Walk-ins, flatbeds, and dump trucks will not be allowed.
Oversized, commercial, contaminated, or otherwise unacceptable loads may be refused. Organizers remind attendees to secure all loads, in accordance with state law.
This event is open to Burien, Normandy Park and King County residents.
Items Accepted
- Electronics (computers, printers, VCRs, tablets – no charge)
- TVs of all types (no charge)
- Tires, limited to 6 per household; additional tires incur fees based on type
- Lead-acid and alkaline batteries (restrictions apply)
- Document shredding, limit 4 file-size boxes
- Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners ($35 fee per unit)
- Mattresses and box springs ($35 each)
- Porcelain toilets and sinks ($25 each)
- Propane tanks ($10 each)
- Bulky wood and clean Styrofoam
Items That Will Not Be Accepted
- Cardboard: Please recycle cardboard in your curbside recycling bin.
- Household goods and clothing: This material can be self-hauled to donation locations in the local area. Call first to confirm locations are open and accepting material.
- Appliances (except CFC units) and scrap metals: Appliances and scrap metals will be collected at a similar event this fall.
Rain Barrel, Compost and Worm Bin Sale
In addition, rain barrels, compost bins, and worm bins will be available for purchase at $25 each while supplies last. These items are also cash-only.
No Hazardous Waste
Hazardous materials are not accepted at this event. Residents are reminded that products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, or Poison should never be disposed of in the trash or down the drain. For information on hazardous waste disposal, click here or call (206) 296-4692.
Download the 2025 Burien and Normandy Park Residential Recycling Event and Bin Sale Brochure
For full event details, including accepted items and fees, download the event brochure or contact Liz Wonder at (206) 248-5511 or via email at environment@burienwa.gov.
