COUNTDOWN: Two days until West Seattle recycle, reuse, shred event

(WSB file photo)

A spring tradition is just two days away – this year’s free dropoff recycle/reuse/shred event is Saturday, 9 am-noon, this time in the south parking lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) instead of the north as in past years. It’s presented by the West Seattle Junction Association and West Seattle Chamber of Commerce; WSJA provides this bring-and-don’t-bring list:

What Can You Bring?

We’re collecting hard-to-recycle and reusable household items, including:

Small, empty propane canisters
Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, 4 ft max)
Household batteries (no damaged batteries)
Clothing, bedding, and curtains in good condition
Small electronics (TVs, computers, cellphones)
Small appliances (non-freon only)
Foam blocks (polystyrene only)
Paper for shredding (limit: 4 boxes)
Home goods and toys

What We Can’t Accept

Furniture
Hazardous waste
Bicycles/tricycles
CRT tube TVs
Mattresses
AC units
Car seats
Stained, ripped, or worn-out fabrics
Automotive waste
Construction debris
Garbage, compost, or regular curbside recyclables
Mismatched items (like single shoes)

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8 Replies to "COUNTDOWN: Two days until West Seattle recycle, reuse, shred event"

  • Johanna March 19, 2026 (5:22 pm)

    Does a broken coffee machine count as small electronics? Or is it a no because it’s had water/food in it? 

    • k March 19, 2026 (6:21 pm)

      I think that would count as a small appliance.

      • Johanna March 20, 2026 (8:34 am)

        Haha, my brain skipped right over the line reading “small appliances”!

  • Marissa March 20, 2026 (4:06 pm)

    How about printers?

    • WSB March 20, 2026 (4:37 pm)

      In case we can’t get an answer before tomorrow, I can tell you the Recycle Roundup in Fauntleroy a month later will take them … (Updated – the RR is in April.)

    • Tom March 20, 2026 (6:43 pm)

      I think RE PC on 6th Ave S & S Massachusetts St in Sodo will take printers for recycling.

    • Tom March 20, 2026 (6:44 pm)

      I think RE PC on 6th Ave S & S Massachusetts St in Sodo will take printers for recycling.

  • AR March 21, 2026 (9:27 am)

    It is *very* well organized this year. There was a long line of cars at the beginning when they opened at 9:00, but the line was moving. Kudos to the organizers.

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