Transfer Stations

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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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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.
Tacoma
Recovery & Transfer Center
3510 S. Mullen St.
(253) 502-2100
City of Tacoma's Website
7 days a week
8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Accepted:
Residential and commercial trash
Yard waste
Recycling center
Household Hazardous Waste
Disposal Rates
  • Rates are effective March 1, 2022.
  • 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).
  • Any load containing noxious weeds & invasive species such as blackberries or ivy will have an additional fee.
Residential Rates

Garbage at Hidden Valley, Prairie Ridge and Purdy

  • $33.29 minimum charge (plus State Refuse Tax) for 400 pounds or less.
  • $166.45 per ton (plus State Refuse Tax) for more than 400 pounds.

Garbage at Anderson Island and Key Center

  • $33.29 minimum charge (plus State Refuse Tax) for one cubic yard or less.
  • $33.29 per cubic yard (plus State Refuse Tax) for more than one cubic yard.

Yard Waste (All facilities)

  • Loads under 2,000 lbs and curbside yard waste FREE for all Pierce County residents
  • $100 per ton (2,000 lbs.) for loads over 1 ton brought to Pierce County facilities

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

Commercial Rates—Accepted only at Hidden Valley and Purdy Transfer Stations

Commercial Garbage and Construction and Demolition Debris

  • $33.29 minimum charge(plus State Refuse Tax) for 400 pounds or less.
  • $166.45 per ton(plus State Refuse Tax) for more than 400 pounds.


Yard Waste (All facilities)

  • Loads under 2,000 lbs and curbside yard waste FREE for all Pierce County residents
  • $100 per ton (2,000 lbs.) for loads over 1 ton brought to Pierce County facilities

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