Kirkland residents arrange bulky pickup with Waste Management for extra fees (mattresses, furniture, appliances). Hazardous waste must go to King County facilities. Illegal dumping violates KMC 16.04.
For items too large to fit inside a standard curbside cart, Kirkland residents can schedule on-call bulky item collection through Waste Management. Accepted items include sofas, mattresses, box springs, dressers, tables, chairs, and large appliances. Additional fees apply per item, varying by size and type. Items containing refrigerants such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers require special handling and additional fees for refrigerant removal. Electronics, household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides), and medications are not accepted at the curb and must be taken to King County designated hazardous waste facilities such as the Factoria Transfer Station or the Houghton Transfer Station in Kirkland. The King County Solid Waste Division maintains disposal fee schedules and operating hours. Illegal dumping of bulk items on public property or in private dumpsters is a violation of KMC Chapter 16.04 and can result in substantial fines.
Illegal dumping under KMC 16.04 can result in fines up to $1,000 per occurrence plus cleanup costs. Refrigerant-containing appliances abandoned at curb without arrangement are federal EPA violations.
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