Auburn, WA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Auburn residential solid waste customers can schedule on-call bulky-item collection through Waste Management for large items that do not fit in a standard cart, including mattresses, box springs, couches, recliners, large appliances, and water heaters. Customers call WM at 800-592-9995 or use the My WM portal to schedule pickup and pay a per-item fee that varies by material (for example appliances with refrigerants cost more because of the Freon evacuation requirement). Tires, hazardous waste, liquid paint, and electronics are generally not accepted in curbside bulky service and must go through the King County Hazardous Waste program or the statewide E-Cycle Washington program. Residents who prefer to self-haul can take bulky items and excess garbage to the King County Algona Transfer Station at 35315 W Valley Highway South in Algona, a short drive from Auburn. Transfer station fees are per weight (tonnage) or per item for certain materials. Construction and demolition debris from small projects may be taken in pickup-truck quantities; larger projects need a separate C and D hauler. Under ACC 8.16.030 unlawful dumping or littering, it is a civil infraction to dispose of any solid waste on public or private property in Auburn other than at an approved facility or in permitted containers, punishable by fines and cleanup costs.