FAQs • Recycling Collection Event at Shoreline Recycling & T

Recycling Collection Event at Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station

1. How do I request a voucher?: You can request your voucher(s) at the Recology Store in Bothell at Canyon Park Place between QFC and Bartell's. You can also request your vouchers online.

2. Can I request more than one voucher?: You can request two vouchers per household, per year while supplies last.

3. Do these vouchers expire?: Your voucher is only valid during the year that you request it, until November 30th of that year. If your voucher expires before you can use it, request another one during the following year.

4. How much does one voucher cover?: Each voucher has a value of $30.00 to cover recyclable materials and/or yard waste.

5. What happens if the cost of recycling is greater than the voucher covers?: You will be responsible for overages. You are also responsible for any garbage disposal fees.

6. Do I need to present my I.D.?: King County requires all customers to show proof they live or do business within King County's 37-city and unincorporated service area, which includes all of Bothell, both the Snohomish County and King County portions of the city. You must have the voucher with you and present it to the cashier at the time of the transaction.

7. How many vouchers are available?: A limited number of vouchers are available for City of Bothell residents only. They will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

8. Why is this program only open to city of Bothell residents?: The grant that funds this program requires this to only apply to residents within City limits.

9. Where do I bring items to recycle that aren't covered by the voucher?: Visit King County's "What Do I Do With..." tool for resources on where to bring your items to discard. If what you want to dispose of is considered hazardous waste, see if you can bring it to the Wastemobile.

10. What kinds of items are considered "scrap metal"?: These are items made exclusively or primarily of metal for recycling. Examples include aluminum window frames, screen doors, plumbing parts, piping (no insulation), siding, bicycles, auto parts, grills, gutters, wire, and lawnmowers.
Restrictions: Remove all fluids (gasoline, fuel, and oil) from lawnmowers, auto parts, and grills. Remove batteries from any items you are recycling. No propane tanks will be accepted.

11. Can I bring a lawnmower?: Yes. A lawnmower is considered scrap metal and you can recycle it at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station. You must drain all fluids and remove any batteries before you bring it to the station for recycling.

12. Where do I take my recyclables with this voucher?: Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station
2300 N 165th St. Shoreline, WA

13. Will the voucher cover the cost of garbage?: No. This is a recycling event and garbage is not covered by the voucher. If you bring garbage to the event, you are responsible for covering the cost of disposal.