Kent residents can schedule bulky item pickup with Republic Services for an extra fee or haul items to the King County Bow Lake Transfer Station. Mattresses, appliances, and furniture are accepted with size limits.
Kent does not include bulky item pickup in the standard solid waste subscription under KCC 7.03, so residents have two main options. First, Republic Services offers on-call bulky item pickup for an additional fee, typically 30 to 75 dollars per item depending on size and type. Customers can schedule a pickup by calling Republic Services at 206-777-6440 or through the online customer portal, and items must be placed at the curb the night before the scheduled pickup. Acceptable bulky items include couches, mattresses, dressers, tables, and appliances with refrigerant removed (Freon certificate required for refrigerators and AC units). Second, residents can self-haul bulky waste to the King County Solid Waste Division's Bow Lake Transfer Station at 18800 Orillia Road South, Tukwila, which charges a minimum fee of about 38 dollars (2024) for up to 330 pounds. Electronics (TVs, computers) are accepted free through the state E-Cycle Washington program at participating retailers. Mattresses can be recycled free at the Bow Lake station under the King County mattress recycling pilot. Illegal dumping of bulky items in alleys, vacant lots, or roadsides is a serious violation under KCC 8.01.100 with fines up to 1,000 dollars and possible criminal charges.
Illegal dumping of mattresses, appliances, or furniture can result in civil penalties up to 1,000 dollars, the cost of cleanup, and criminal misdemeanor charges under KCC 8.01.100 and RCW 70A.200.
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