Kirkland's Biggest Recycling Event Is May 15: Here's What To Know

KIRKLAND, WA — Eastside residents will have a great opportunity to safely dispose of a multitude of tricky items this month, as Kirkland hosts its biggest recycling event of the year on May 15. The drive-thru event will take over the Lake Washington Institute of Technology's south parking lot between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Many items are free to recycle, while larger equipment will require a small fee. The site can only accept cash payments and encourages visitors to bring exact change if possible.

2021 Spring Recycling Event:

• Date: Saturday, May 15
• Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Place: Lake Washington Institute of Technology
  • 11605 132nd Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
  • South parking lot

Here are a few things to bring:

Free to drop-off:

• Styrofoam (no takeout containers and packing peanuts)
• Bulky wood (up to 2 loads per household)
• Electronic gadgets
  • Printers, microwaves, phones, keyboards, DVDs and more.
  • No TVs, monitors and computers, which have separate "E-cycle" drop-off options)
• Scrap metal (cannot have contained paint, oil, as, chemicals or hazardous materials)
• Lawnmowers (with gas and oil pre-drained)

Accepted with fees:

• Air conditioners/dehumidifiers: $35
• Refrigerators/freezers: $30
• Tires: ranges from free to $18
• Mattresses/box springs: $15
• Porcelain toilets/sinks: $15
• Propane tanks: $5 for residential, $1 for camping-sized. (Must be empty)

The drive-thru event will run according to public health guidelines, and visitors must:

• Wear a face covering
• Remain in your vehicle except when unloading
• Pack your items for quick unloading
• Cash only - please bring exact change if possible
• Do not attend if you feel unwell

Neighbors with questions about specific items they're looking to unload can e-mail the city or call 425-587-3812 until May 14. Check out the flyer for the event, including more specifics on items and prices, on the city's website.