Transfer Stations

Notice: New fee for commercial-sized yard waste loads at Pierce County transfer stations


There will be a new fee for commercial-sized loads of yard waste brought to Pierce County transfer stations starting Jan. 1, 2021. The new fee will stabilize disposal rates for residents and extend the life of the landfill. The fee will be $100 per ton (2,000 pounds) of yard waste. Read the full press release here.

Legend:


transfer= Transfer stations glass= Glass Drop-off Sites tacoma= Tacoma (not part of Pierce County's system)
Facilities are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days

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Before throwing things away, check our recycling menu see if there is somewhere to recycle, donate or dispose of your unwanted items. Many of the options are free or at a cost lower than disposal.

Transfer Stations


Facilities prefer credit/debit cards for payment. Cash is accepted if necessary.
Anderson Island
Anderson Island Transfer Station
9607 Steffensen Rd.
(253) 847-7555
October 1–March 31:
Sunday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
April 1–September 30:
Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Accepted:
Residential trash
Yard waste
Recycling center
5 cubic yards total maximum
Bonney Lake
Prairie Ridge Transfer Station
11710 Prairie Ridge Dr. E.
(253) 847-7555

7 days a week
9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Accepted:
Residential trash
Residential yard waste
Recycling center
1 ton total maximum
Gig Harbor
Purdy Transfer Station
14515 54th Ave. NW
(253) 847-7555

7 days a week
9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Accepted:
Residential and commercial trash
Yard waste
Recycling center
Key Peninsula

 Key Center Transfer Station
5900 Key Peninsula Hwy.
(253) 847-7555
Wednesday–Sunday
9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Accepted:
Residential trash
Residential yard waste
Recycling center
5 cubic yards total maximum
Puyallup
Hidden Valley Transfer Station
17925 Meridian E.
(253) 847-7555

7 days a week
8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Accepted:
Residential and commercial trash
Yard waste
Recycling center
Household Hazardous Waste
Tues and Thurs
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Limited service for Tacoma residents only. Learn more
Tacoma
Recovery & Transfer Center
3510 S. Mullen St.
(253) 502-2100
City of Tacoma's Website
7 days a week
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Accepted:
Residential and commercial trash
Yard waste
Recycling center
Household Hazardous Waste

Disposal Rates



Notes
  • Rates are effective March 1, 2020.
  • State of Washington's 3.6% Refuse Tax is not included.
  • Some items, like appliances, may cost more for disposal. For prices, visit LRI's website or call (253) 847-7555.
  • These rates do not apply at the Tacoma Transfer Center (not part of Pierce County's system).
Residential Rates
Garbage at Hidden Valley, Prairie Ridge, Purdy

  • $33.48 minimum charge for 400 pounds or less.
  • $167.38 per ton for more than 400 pounds.
Garbage at Anderson Island and Key Center

  • $33.48 minimum charge for one cubic yard or less.
  • $33.48 per cubic yard for more than one cubic yard.
Yard Waste (All facilities)

$100 per ton (2,000 lbs) for yard waste brought to Pierce County facilities
Loads under 2,000 lbs and curbside yard waste FREE
Branches must be smaller than four inches in diameter and less than four feet long.
1 ton max at Prairie Ridge/5 cubic yards max at Anderson Island and Key Center

Yard waste from outside of Pierce County's solid waste system:
A fee of $93.48 per ton will be charged for all non-system yard waste* collected at transfer stations in Pierce County.
Minimum charge is $18.70 for up to 400 pounds.

*Non-system includes yard waste from Tacoma, Ruston, Auburn, Pacific and JBLM. It also includes yard waste from other counties.
Commercial Rates—Accepted only at Hidden Valley and Purdy Transfer Stations
Commercial Garbage and Construction & Demolition Debris

  • $33.48 minimum charge for 400 pounds or less.
  • $167.38 per ton for more than 400 pounds.
Yard Waste (All facilities)

$100 per ton (2,000 lbs) for yard waste brought to Pierce County facilities
Loads under 2,000 lbs and curbside yard waste FREE
Branches must be smaller than four inches in diameter and less than four feet long.
1 ton max at Prairie Ridge/5 cubic yards max at Anderson Island and Key Center

Yard waste from outside of Pierce County's solid waste system:
A fee of $93.48 per ton will be charged for all non-system yard waste* collected at transfer stations in Pierce County.
Minimum charge is $18.70 for up to 400 pounds.

*Non-system includes yard waste from Tacoma, Ruston, Auburn, Pacific and JBLM. It also includes yard waste from other counties.