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Free Storm Debris Drop-Off - Bow Lake
Bow Lake Recycling + Transfer Station
18800 Orillia Rd S. | Tukwila, WA 98188
Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 20 - Jan. 11
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Our partners at King County Solid Waste will accept self-haul, storm-related garbage and yard waste (free of charge) at 3 facilities in Bow Lake, Shoreline, and Enumclaw on Saturdays and Sundays, December 20 through January 11.
Other King County locations will accept storm debris on select dates in January 2026. See a full list at the link.
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Free Storm Debris Drop-Off - Shoreline
Shoreline Recycling + Transfer Station
2300 N 165th St. | Shoreline, WA 98133
Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 20 - Jan. 11
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Our partners at King County Solid Waste will accept self-haul, storm-related garbage and yard waste (free of charge) at 3 facilities in Algona, Bow Lake, Shoreline, and Enumclaw on Saturdays and Sundays, December 20 through January 11.
Other King County locations will accept storm debris on select dates in January 2026. See a full list at the link.
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Free Storm Debris Drop-Off - Enumclaw
Enumclaw Recycling + Transfer Station
1650 Battersby Ave E. | Enumclaw, WA 98022
Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 20 - Jan. 11
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Our partners at King County Solid Waste will accept self-haul, storm-related garbage and yard waste (free of charge) at 3 facilities in Algona, Bow Lake, Shoreline, and Enumclaw on Saturdays and Sundays, December 20 through January 11.
Other King County locations will accept storm debris on select dates in January 2026. See a full list at the link.
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Natural Yard Care - 2026 South King Seed Swap
South King Tool Library
1700 S. 340th Pl. | Auburn, WA 98003
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join the Garden Hotline, the South King Tool Library, and other local partners at the 2026 Seed Swap, an exciting, free community event where gardening enthusiasts can come together to share seeds, knowledge, and smiles!
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Natural Yard Care - Growing Microgreens
Seattle Public Library - High Point Branch
3411 SW Raymond Street | Seattle, WA 98126
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Microgreens are an excellent way to grow your own food even if you don’t have a garden. Join the Garden Hotline and the High Point Branch to learn about container choices, seeds, and how to tend microgreens.
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City of Kent Paint-Only Recycling Event
Hogan Park
24400 Russell Road | Kent, WA 98032
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Our partners at the City of Kent host regular free recycling events that allow residents to dispose of recyclable items not typically accepted at the curb. This event focuses only on paint.
Please note: No other hazardous items will be accepted at this event.