WEEKEND SCENE: West Seattle’s annual free recycle/reuse/shred event

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We’re in the south lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), new location for the annual free recycle/reuse/shred event presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and West Seattle Junction Association with a variety of partners. (Here’s what they will and won’t take this year.) First thing we noticed: No backup on 16th. You can approach from either direction. Not much of a wait once you’re in the lot. The line at the shredding truck is the main wait – see our top photo. It’s a two-step process this year – park, and take your stuff over to the trucks (there are volunteers with carts if needed).

This continues until noon.

KathyB March 21, 2026 (11:59 am)

Great event – well organized. Really appreciate this event for our community!

Dm March 21, 2026 (12:09 pm)

I reaally appreciated how they conducted it this year! Cars parked, and not idling in a long line, and I thought the carts for assisting folks with their items was a great idea. Thanks so much for this event!

Lupe March 21, 2026 (8:31 pm)

The event was wonderful! Great signage and so many volunteers. Carts and wagons were great. I was so glad that they took styrofoam and didn’t need to drive to Des Moines to drop it off.

Disasterpiece Theater March 21, 2026 (11:58 pm)

Very good location and well coordinated event this time.

SF March 22, 2026 (12:02 am)

Awesome event. The organization this year made things flow quickly and easily. Thank you to all of the volunteers and the WSCC and Junction association.