Transfer Stations

Cash payments to be temporarily halted at transfer stations in Pierce County
To further protect employees and the public, transfer stations in Pierce County (outside of Tacoma) will no longer accept cash beginning Wednesday, April 8 until further notice. Major credit cards including American Express are accepted at all facilities.
Yard waste drop-off also temporarily halted
Transfer stations in Pierce County (outside of Tacoma) will temporarily stop accepting yard waste only effective Saturday, March 28.

Garbage and recycling will continue to be accepted. Transfer stations provide essential services to the community and will remain open and in operation.

There are no changes to curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection. Customers can contact their curbside service provider to add or change yard waste service.

Updated: April 3 2020

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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

Find alternatives to the landfill


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 accept cash and credit/debit cards for payment.
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.–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)

FREE
For yard waste generated in Pierce County's solid waste system.
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)

FREE
For yard waste generated in Pierce County's solid waste system.
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.