COUNTDOWN: Two days until West Seattle recycle/reuse/shredding event

(WSB photo, March 2024)

Just two days until the recycle/reuse/shredding event presented every year by the West Seattle Junction Association and WS Chamber of Commerce, 9 am-noon Saturday (March 8), at the usual place, the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor). As announced, this time you’ll be directed to park in the lot and walk your item(s) over to the dropoff station(s); assistance will be available for those with mobility challenges. Here’s the list again:

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

• Foam blocks
• Household batteries (no damaged batteries)
• Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, limit: 4 ft.)
• Small, empty propane camping canisters
• Small electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
• Small appliances (non-freon)
• Paper for shredding (limit: 4 boxes of paper)
• Clothing, accessories, bedding, and curtains in good condition
• Home goods and toys

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

• Stained, ripped, or worn-out fabrics
• Mismatched items (single shoes, etc.)
• Furniture
• Hazardous waste
• Automotive waste
• Construction waste
• Car seats
• Mattresses
• Household garbage, yard waste, or recycling

This is all free, first-come, first-served.

9 Replies to "COUNTDOWN: Two days until West Seattle recycle/reuse/shredding event"

  • DogMom99 March 6, 2025 (1:20 pm)

    Really looking forward to this! Does anyone know where the clothing donations will be going? I usually try to donate season-appropriate clothing to Mary’s Place 

  • Tracey March 6, 2025 (7:53 pm)

    To go or not to go?  This event is always challenging.  Hoping for another shredding only event soon?  That is all I have.  

    • BlairJ March 7, 2025 (8:17 am)

      I just have a small amount of shredding, so I’m taking the bus up there.  I figure there might be a long line for parking.

  • Rob March 8, 2025 (7:40 am)

    I haven’t gone to this since Covid times when it was in the junction with lines around the block.  Is it still mayhem?

  • valvashon March 8, 2025 (8:15 am)

    If you are ditching a small, flat screen TV I would probably be interested in it.  24″ or smaller, flat screen (NO CRT’s), working or not. valvashon@hotmail.com

  • Marsha Conn March 8, 2025 (8:53 am)

    I would like a shredding only event that is easy to access as I have a lot to shredd. Thank you.

  • BlairJ March 8, 2025 (9:10 am)

    Glad I took the bus.  There is a long line of cars waiting to park.  I was out of there at 9:02!

  • J March 8, 2025 (9:20 am)

    Waited in a completely stopped line for 20 minutes before I gave up. No signage. Volunteer said, “don’t worry, the line moves fast”. What a mess. 

  • Suzan March 8, 2025 (9:34 am)

    Wow, the queue wa about 1/4 mile long at start of event. Anyone know if the line is shorter later in the morning? 

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